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Duddy Kravitz - Following A Dream
Reach for the stars, is a common phrase many children hear in their
life, whether by parents or role models in their lives. If a person
puts their mind to a task at hand they can accomplish it most of the
time, but when the goal is achieved and the path is taken to achieve
the goal is crowded with hate and lies, the question arises; was it all
worth it? In Mordecai Richler^s novel, The Apprenticeship of Duddy
Kravitz, Duddy Kravitz, his uncle Benjy and Jerry Dingleman (The Boy
Wonder), are all able to achieve their life long dreams, but we must
examine if their sacrifices were worthy of the prize. Benjy strived
his entire life to create a profitable business, raise a family, and
make his father, Simcha, proud to be his father. Now, Benjy was able to
make his business grow and become beneficial to all that were close to
him. He was able to provide his nephew, Lennie, with a University
education to help him on his way to becoming a doctor...