In his novel, Tender is the Night, Scott F. Fitzgerald portrays sudden love as an element of self-destruction. Dick Diver, a robust psychologist, falls victim to unforeseen love with his patient, Nicole. Ultimately, the commitment he establishes with her obliterates his social status and moral well-being. Dick, attempting to cure Nicole's mental illness, finds himself taken by her as he looses his ambition for personal success and satisfaction.
Prior to treating Nicole, Dick was known as a classical social charmer. His personal aspirations included becoming the " best psychologist in the world." Dr. Dohmler, Nicole's child psychologist, explains Nicole's psychological problems, elucidating her fear of men. …
