Relationships In The Time Keeper

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In 1923, the brothers(Albert, Sam, Harry and Jack) formed Warner Brothers Pictures Incorporated. They faced many struggles but survived the odds because of their relationship. As of now, Warner Brothers are known the worldwide for its production of films, music and entertainment programs. This theme corresponds to The Time Keeper. Having a strong relationship and good perception helps achieve success. Mitch Albom links to reality using the characters of The Time Keeper. Through the characters Dor, Sarah Lemon and Victor Delamonte and their actions in The Time Keeper, Mitch Albom shows that it’s almost impossible to be truly successful unless they develop and maintain a strong relationship with people who are important to them.

Due to the inability of Dor to strongly retain his relationship with Allie, Mitch Albom
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A strong relationship starts with two people who are ready to sacrifice anything for each other. Dor lacking this aspect caused him to make deplorable and regrettable decisions. His encounter with the old man in a draped white robe was kept clandestine from Allie. As per to the book "Dor ran away. He never told anyone about that visit. Not even Alli. Not until the end (Albom 13). Mitch Albom is trying to show a message through Dor. He didn't mention this to anyone, not until the end. Mitch Albom is most likely indicating to the end of Alli or their relationship. If only he had been prudent, things would have gone differently. As it states in the novel,” Had he been wiser, he might have marveled at the beauty of the sunrise and give thanks for being able to witness it. But Dor was not focusing on the miracle of the day, only on measuring its length”(Albom 25). Mitch Albom uses this to show how Dor just spent time on a useless thing, instead of enjoying his life with Allie. Allie never

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