Who is James Gatz and what is his connection to Gatsby?

James Gatz, aka, Jay Gatsby, was born to a poor family. By the time he was seventeen, he knew that he had to change his name and his whole life. He believed that creating a new person was the answer to all of his problems. "James Gatz- that was really, or at least legally, his name.

the answer is: round.

in literature, round characters are considerably complex and experience or are subjected to unpleasant situations. as a consequence, they go through crucial sentimental and psychological development, which can cause surprise in the readers. in this case, juan's dramatic transformation is related to the adversities he meets at school.