While reading these next few chapters of Einstein, some interesting traits of Albert Einstein were shown that I did not know that he had. For example, during this part of the reading Albert Einstein and Marić are having some troubles, and Einstein has started an affair with Elsa. Einstein was also in a different country then his children, and this separation was difficult for Einstein in both an emotional and logistical way. During this time, Einstein was trying to divorce Marić, and he was also becoming aloof, distracted, and he was distancing himself from his children and he was more focused on his work. Often throughout the reading Einstein would say that he wanted to be near his boys, yet he continuous focuses on his work, and when his children try to meet with I'm he would say no because he did not want to be around Marić. This is the opposite of how Charles Darwin was with his family. Darwin considered family just as important as his work, if not more important. Charles Darwin tried to maintain a balance between his work life and his home life, which he seemed to do quite well. With Einstein it was different. Einstein continued to be aloof and distant, even with his children who he says that he wants to spend time with. Albert Einstein was more focused on his research and his theories then his family, while Charles Darwin was focused on both his research and his family equally.
Another thing that I noticed while reading was how similar Einstein is to McClintock. Einstein continues to be aloof and distant from others throughout the reading. However, often Einstein does make friends — usually with those that share similar interests and intellect. This reminded me of Barbara McClintock who was very aloof and distant from society and others in general, however, she was able to make friends and colleagues with those who shared the same passions and she did, and with those whom she could discuss her work with — those with a similar intellect. It is very interesting how the more we read about these different scientists, the more characteristics and qualities them seem to share.
Another thing that I noticed while reading was how similar Einstein is to McClintock. Einstein continues to be aloof and distant from others throughout the reading. However, often Einstein does make friends — usually with those that share similar interests and intellect. This reminded me of Barbara McClintock who was very aloof and distant from society and others in general, however, she was able to make friends and colleagues with those who shared the same passions and she did, and with those whom she could discuss her work with — those with a similar intellect. It is very interesting how the more we read about these different scientists, the more characteristics and qualities them seem to share.