Question

In “The First Seven Years” by Bernard Malamud, think about what happens to Feld after Sobel quits. Which is the best summary of what goes wrong in Feld’s life after Sobel leaves? Miriam goes on two dates with Max, and Feld has a heart attack, but he won’t let Miriam get in touch with Sobel. Max and Miriam stop dating, Feld’s new assistant steals from the shop, and Feld has a heart attack. Feld gets sick, Miriam and Max go on two bad dates, then Feld has a massive heart attack. Miriam and Max dislike each other and Feld loses his new assistant, but Feld will not rehire Sobel.

Answer 1

Max and Miriam stop dating, Feld’s new assistant steals from the shop, and Feld has a heart attack.

Step-by-step explanation:

The First Seven Years by Bernard Malamud tells the story of a shoemaker named Feld and his relationship between the suitors of his daughters. He wants a better life for them and seeks to find a more suitable husband for them.

Feld approves of Max who is an intellectual and arranges a date with his daughter Miriam. Unfortunately, Sobel who is Feld's assistant is also in love with Miriam and is upset that Feld does not find him worthy to marry Miriam.

Because of this, Sobel quits his job, and after things don't work out between Max and Miriam, Feld invites Sobel back and asks him to work for two more years before he can marry Miriam.