Question

How is the true story of Gatsby's life revealed?

A. Gatsby breaks down when he sees Daisy. She asks him point-blank to explain his situation to Tom and he does.
B. Nick finds papers in Gatsby's study, then asks Gatsby to explain. At first, Gatsby is angry about the accusation of being a liar, but then confides all.
C. A reporter comes to Gatsby's home and interviews him. Thereafter, the rumors about Gatsby's past are compared by the narrator to the true events of Gatsby's life.
D. Daisy pressures him into confiding it to Nick. She needs advice about Gatsby and wants Nick to know the whole story.

Answer 1

The true story of Gatsby's life is revealed when a reporter interviews him and the rumors about his past are compared to the true events by the narrator.

Step-by-step explanation:

The true story of Gatsby's life is revealed in option C. In the novel, a reporter comes to Gatsby's home and interviews him. Afterward, the rumors about Gatsby's past are compared by the narrator, Nick Carraway, to the true events of Gatsby's life. This allows the readers to learn about Gatsby's background and understand his rise and fall.