The Rise and Fall of Dick Diver

This chapter analyzes the character of Dick Diver from 'Tender Is the Night,' detailing his decline from a once-heroic figure to an alcoholic. It contrasts his passive existence with the ambitions of women like Nicole and Rosemary, reflecting broad themes of identity and ambition in 20th century America. Additionally, the chapter reviews the changing critical reception of the novel and its adaptation into film, highlighting the different storytelling techniques of literature and cinema.