Originally posted by JustMe:
IMO, the most masterful development of Michael's character is that in the book.
The most important point about Michael's readiness in the book is this scene:
Tom: You are nearly as good as your father, but there's one thing you still have to learn.
Mike: What's that?
Tom: How to say no.
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JM, this is a fascinating quote, but I am not sure what is means. Is Tom saying Michael is too giving, or that he cannot say "no" to himself?
