Duddy's strengths and weaknesses: as a businessman, relative and friend ("The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz" by Mordecai Richler)

"A man without land is nobody", and with these words, Duddy Kravitz embarked on a pursuit for his own piece of land. Born in the ghetto with a rusty spoon in his mouth and the spark of rebellion about him, Duddy pits himself against the arid and vile environment and rebels against all forms of silver-spooned authority. In his unrelenting quest towards entrepreneurial triumph, his conflicting roles as a businessman, relative and friend constantly highlights …

…acquire land that ultimately drives those who matter away. To conclude, it is the conflict of Duddy's roles as a businessman, relative and friend that brings forth the stark clarity of Duddy's strengths and weaknesses which form the foundation of his personality and choices, ultimately leaving him with a vast amount of land that serves to accentuate his human failures and his unsettling future. Works Cited: Richler, Mordecai. The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz. Canada: Penguin. 1995.