"Tender is the Night", by Scott Fitzgerald "Choose one main character from the story and show how they undergo a life transformation from beginning to end"

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 …

…love between Dick and Nicole causes him to miss out on his scholarly ambitions. This life-altering event shifts his focus from his work to Nicole; she becomes his case. Dick's intellect is dulled and his charm diminishes as he acknowledges his unhappiness with Nicole. Ultimately, he self-destructs when he lapses into alcoholism to deal with the stress Nicole caused. As a result, his life is forever changed by his ruined career when he is fired.