An Analytical Perspective on the Great Works of F. Scott FitzgeraldThe Legendary Works of F. Scott Fitzgerald Reflects on His Readers and His Exceptional Childhood and Educational Journey From His Experiences of life. The Great Gatsby is believed to reflect his views on his happy life as an author. F. Scott Fitzgerald is the author of many short stories and novels on the history of the Americas, but his works mainly explain the era of the twenties. Fitzgerald was born on September 28, 1896, to an upper-middle-class family living in Saint Paul, Minnesota. His mother and father Mollie and Edward Fitzgerald named him after his three-time first cousin Francis Scott Key, the author of the Star-Spangled Banner. His mother previously had two children, Mary and Louise, who sadly died before he was born due to illnesses, at the ages of one and three. Mollie Fitzgerald became pregnant again after this, but lost the baby an hour after birth. However, in 1901, Scott's sister Annabel was born, completing the family. With Fitzgerald's mother having difficulty giving birth to a second child, Scott grew up as a spoiled brat. In the time he lived, he was lucky that he behaved like a child with an upper class attitude. His parents both came from different backgrounds, which showed through to Fitzgerald as he grew up. His mother was believed to view money as position, stability and security; his father believed that the most important things were good manners, instinct, courtesy, honor and courage. Fitzgerald's morals came primarily from his father, but his insecurities about society came from his mother. The Fitzgeralds were a lucky family living a life in the Midwest. The family...... middle of paper ...... Fitzgerald imitated it in many of his novels. The text also contained much of Fitzgerald's life and the issues he faced. "Alcoholism. Mental illness and marital problems are present in almost every one of his novels, and they contrast aggressively with his glamorous public image." -Qwiklit Many people realized that Fitzgerald's private life came out through his novels and not the one the public saw of him. Fitzgerald's work was a source of inspiration to many authors after him Although he wrote and published many of his works. was a flawless novel and the best of his works as an author, he gave us an epic story and millions of copies were sold around the world. His life and intelligence shaped us into an amazing writer. we all know today His legacy has continued and will continue for years to come through many authors..