Question

guided practice
when the narration shifts from feld to sobel, we learn why sobel has been working for feld. what was his motivation?
a. sobel lacked the confidence to open his own shop.
b. sobel wanted money in order to attend school.
c. sobel wanted to be near miriam.
d. sobel wanted to learn all he could from feld.

Explanation:

This question refers to the short story The First Seven Years by Bernard Malamud. When the narration shifts to Sobel's perspective, it is revealed that his true motivation for working for Feld, despite being overqualified and underpaid, is his deep affection for Feld's daughter Miriam and his desire to be close to her.

Answer:

C. Sobel wanted to be near Miriam.