The Assistant Chapter 7, Section 11 Summary

  • While at the library, Frank checks out a history book about the Jews. He reads it.
  • At nights, he spies on the Norwegian's brightly-lit, busy store.
  • Realizing they can't stay afloat with their business and Helen's income, Frank gets a night job at a nearby coffee shop.
  • When he sleeps, he has nightmares of the park, of him stinking like garbage.
  • He carves a flower out of wood and leaves it for Helen.
  • She takes it. It reminds her of her unhappiness.
  • Frank finds the wooden flower in the trash can the next morning.