Question

describe the meeting between Albert Einstein and Dr Ernest Weil

Answer 1

On the day of his meeting with Dr Ernst Weil, a nerves specialist, Albert was gripped by a nervousness that had been caused by worrying too much over what to tell the doctor. Upon meeting the doctor, he could not articulate his troubles but the young doctor put him at ease by saying that Yuri had already explained his situation beforehand. Yuri had said that Albert wanted to show that he had had a nervous breakdown and that he should be advised not to go back to school. Albert was embarrassed by this blatant stating of facts in front of the doctor. However, the doctor suggested otherwise and said that he wouldn't have come to see a doctor if there hadn't been any problem with him. The doctor understood Albert's predicament and came to his rescue,preempting his problems and telling him that he would write a prescription for a nervous breakdown. As a young doctor who had just finished his student life,he was well aware of the stress and anxiety that is part and parcel of student life so he showed empathy towards Albert. Albert said that if he could be let off from school then he would go to Milan where his parents were and get into an Italian college or institute somehow. The doctor was also favourably disposed towards Albert's decision so he prescribed a six month stay away from school and asked Albert to invite Yuri to meal as his remuneration. Dr Ernst Weil understood Albert's situation and acted consequently.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Albert’s friend, Yuri, had known Dr. Ernst for years, and had already explained Albert’s history and the nature of his condition to him. Also, Dr. Ernst, being a clever doctor, had also surmised that the only reason a person like Albert would come to him to get a certificate for his nervous condition was because he, in actuality, was dangerously close to a breakdown. All these reasons helped Dr. Ernst understand Albert perfectly.