Tender is the Night Lesson Plan

In these chapters, Rosemary's age plays an even deeper part in the development of the relationship between her and Dick. How does Dick's flip-flopping about Rosemary parallel what we know about his personality and character?

When Rosemary declares her love for Dick, it becomes clear that the plot line between the two of them will be important. However, Dick isn't willing to act on these feelings at first. One may argue this is because Dick is extremely charismatic and seems to have a need to connect and be friends with all around him, therefore, he is aware of the risk he would be taking by acting on and admitting his feelings for Rosemary. In chapter xv, Dick says many...