Question

Plato held that reality was an imperfect reflection of an ideal, permanent realm. With this in mind, what would you say Nick means when he says, "Jay Gatsby sprang from his Platonic conception of himself"?

Answer 1

Nick believed that Gatsby modeled himself on an idealized version of who Jay Gatsby really was.

Step-by-step explanation:

Based on the Plato's teaching within the question it can be said that it seems that Nick believed that Gatsby modeled himself on an idealized version of who Jay Gatsby really was. Such as is his imperfect reflection of the idealized version that Gatsby has created in his mind, similar to what Plato stated to be the case with many reality itself.