Question

In “The First Seven Years” by Bernard Malamud, how is the central conflict of the plot resolved at the end of the story?

Feld gives Sobel his job back but forbids Sobel from courting Miriam.

Feld rehires Sobel as his assistant and things go back to normal.

Feld realizes that Miriam and Sobel have already become engaged.

Feld decides not to interfere in Sobel’s relationship with Miriam.

Answer 1

Feld decides not to interfere in Sobel’s relationship with Miriam.

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

In “The First Seven Years” by Bernard Malamud, the central conflict of the plot is resolved at the end of the story when Feld decides not to interfere in Sobel’s relationship with Miriam.

Step-by-step explanation:

At the end of the story Feld experiences change in the resolution of the conflict, since his opinion on Sobel as a possible suitor to Miriam is not positive at all, then after some analysis and dealing with his conflicts he comes to an agreement with Sobel to wait for a minimum of two years to start a courtship with Miriam.