Question

In “The First Seven Years” by Bernard Malamud, how does Feld’s epiphany challenge his values?

Answer 1

Throughout the story "The First Seven Years" Feld wants Miriam to marry a wealthy man from a higher social class. He believes that doing that Miriam will be happier. However, Feld's epiphany challenges his values when he realizes that his daughter is too young to get married, she is only nineteen years old.