In one of Bellow's best works, Seize the Day tackles many of the hardships faced in the capitalistic society of America. The main character, William, has failed miserably at Virtually everything he has ever attempted. This failure is a derivation from the factthat his father has never been able to show him love. THUS, Wilhelm accepts love from anyone who is offering, and Constantly gets taken advantage of by Those he trusts. Hidden within the text, is the issue of the Holocaust, and how the world must reflect and look at the sins of the past in order to progress into the future. Ironically, "Seizing the Day" is not the answer for Wilhelm, or the world. From this novella, we must realize That in order to move on with our lives, we must reflect upon and accept our sins and mistakes of the past. Very powerful and moving, this novella Should force every reader to think about the direction of Their Lives, and the importance of love and compassion.
