Jay Gatsby, The Christ Figure?

Many allusions are buried deep within the novel. Some of the first descriptions on Gatsby are linked to biblical images. Gatsby is described as having “a heightened sensitivity to the promises of life” (Fitzgerald 6). Like Christ promises life eternal, Gatsby has also seen the promises of life (Quieto 1). The allusion of Christ in the garden is also apparent. When Nick is leaving Gatsby’s party he searches for Gatsby “to apologize for not know

“I found out what your ‘drug stores’ were. He and this Wolfshiem bought up a lot of side street drug stores here and in Chicago and sold grain alcohol over the counter. That’s one of his little stunts. I picked him for a bootlegger the first time I saw him and I wasn’t far wrong” (Fitzgerald 141).

Another deception where readers are led to believe that Gatsby is a Christ figure is saving grace. Christ saved Christians from their sins even though they did not deserve His grace. Gatsby also saves Daisy from her appalling sin. When Daisy murders Myrtle, Gatsby prepares to claim responsibility no matter what the consciences. As Christ was scarified to save Christian’s from their sins so was Gatsby for Daisy’s sins (Lehan 40). Gatsby is slain for the sin that he did not commit. Unlike Christ, he could not redeem Daisy from her sin. Although the consequences for her actions momentarily passed over her, she will still de judged for the sins she committed. Following his death, everyone practically disappeared, even Daisy, who he died for. Only Nick and Gatsby‘s father were present at Gatsby’s funeral. Nick describes the loneliness before Gatsby’s funeral, “But all this part of it seemed remote and unessential. I found myself on Gatsby’s side, and alone” (Fitzgerald 172). These were the people that Gatsby truly loved and the people that loved him back. Jesus only had a few faithful followers at his crucifixion. The rest spread and hid from persecution. In John 19:26, scripture recalls only a few that came to Jesus’ crucifixion, “the disciple whom Jesus loved,” “Jesus’ mother,” and a few other women were present. Like Jesus, Gatsby had few that loved him enough to be present at his funeral. Both only had a few that were truly devoted and loved him (Quieto 2).

Also going against the Christ figure, Gatsby has a record of dealing with shady peo

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