The First Seven Years

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In ‘‘The First Seven Years,’’ Miriam appears to be more modern and Americanized than her father (she insists on her independence and takes no notice of his advice). What problems might second-generation immigrants, whether Jewish or otherwise, face in terms of the conflict between the culture their parents identify with and the culture that they, the children, were born and raised in? Might a second-generation immigrant be more likely to have difficulty forming a secure sense of personal identity?

If Feld’s choice of a husband for Miriam is practical, her own choice is more...

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