Question

Think about each character’s definition of success in “The First Seven Years” by Bernard Malamud. What does the story suggest about success?

Answer 1

The suggests that there is more than one way to measure success.

The story concludes with Feld finally allowing Sobel to marry his daughter Miriam regardless if he isn't what he considered appropriate at first.

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