Nathaniel

Nathaniel is one of the main characters of the short story. His parents are Jewish immigrants, Rose and Isaac. Lucien and Charlie are his aunt and uncle. Nathaniel grew up in the Midwest, longing for a more interesting life. When he was seven, his aunt and uncle came to visit. They seemed magical, free and happy. Throughout his childhood and adolescence, he longed to live in their world. After his college graduation, however, Nathaniel remained in his hometown. His parents constantly worried about his lack of motivation and direction. He had no friends, no goals, and spent all his time working on his comic strip.

After a conversation with his old friend, Amity, Nathaniel realized he had to make a change. He did not want his youth to disappear before he had taken advantage of it. He then moved to New York City. Worried about Nathaniel, Rose and...