Assess the relation between Dr. Adler and Tommy Wilhelm in “Seize the Day”.
PremiumAssess the relation between Dr Adler and Tommy Wilhelm NU Saul Bellow s - Seize the Day shows the modern man s struggle The novel is set in New York Tommy Wilhelm is broken and restless Dr Adler his father is successful and respected Their relationship is full of distance pain and misunderstanding Father and son live in the same hotel but their hearts are far apart Dr Adler s Pride and Distance Dr Adler is proud of his health and success He lives in the Hotel Gloriana He enjoys the respect of people there He looks down on Tommy Wilhelm When Wilhelm comes for comfort Dr Adler coldly rejects him This shows his distance He does not give love He gives judgment Tommy feels unwanted in his father s world Tommy Wilhelm s Weakness and Cry for Help Tommy Wilhelm is full of mistakes He lost his job His