It seems that you have missed the necessary options for us to answer this question, so I had to look for it. Anyway, in "The First Seven Years" by Bernard Malamud, the character's <span> life lesson that conveys the story’s main idea is FELD. Hope this answers your question.</span>
Answer:
flew too close to the sun. Being overconfident and reckless. Not knowing your limits.
Explanation:
The phrase comes from the tale of Icarus, a young man who flew too close to the sun and fell from the sky when his wings melted. It's a tale of caution, warning us to remember our limitations. Person #1: That man was killed by the gang leader, thinking he can take him on.