The Chosen By Chaim Potok

they are and always have been just five blocks away. In “The Chosen” by Chaim Potok, the storyline was based in America during World War II, which is significant to the characters in the book because they are Jews. Even though they weren’t in Germany while the war was happening, they were still majorly affected by what was happening. To display the setting and significance to the novel, tone, and secondary character’s influence, Potok applied imagery detail, characterization, and dialect to this

In the novel, The Chosen, by Chaim Potok, the main characters, Reuven Malther and Danny Saunders, both have epiphanies that drive the plot of the novel. Reuven Malther has an epiphany and realizes that Danny Saunders is not defined by his religion and is a potential friend. Danny Saunders also has an epiphany and is able to understand why his father, Reb Saunders, raised him in silence. The two epiphanies drive the plot of the novel and provide closure at the end of the novel. Reuven Malther

The Chosen by Chaim Potok focuses on two boys and how they have contrasting religious beliefs and how they were raised very differently though they lived only a few blocks from each other. Throughout the novel, Danny and Reuven show how important it is to have friends. Additionally, it is very apparent that Reuven and Mr. Malter influenced Danny’s ability to learn and read about things his father did not approve of. As a result, Danny and Reuven show us how crucial it is to have a good relationship

The Chosen by Chaim Potok The novel, The Chosen, written by Chaim Potok, is a very interesting novel that opens a reader's mind to the religion of Judaism and the different trials Jews had to go through. Throughout this book, many thoughts and ideas can get the readers attention, but the most appealing idea is the decisions that Danny Sanders had to make. Danny struggles with culture expectations concerning his dress, the decision to follow the Hasidic family tradition, and keeping his Jewish

The Chosen by Chaim Potok was published by Fawcett Crest in 1967. The story follows two boys who are both of the Jewish faith but lead very different lives. The two boys become friends, and suddenly those two different lives intertwine. The boys go through many trials and tribulations as they grow to be men. The story is not just about the two boy; it also involves their fathers quite a bit. Although both fathers are Jewish and have a Jewish faith, they could not be more different types of people

The book The Chosen, by Chaim Potok, is a very touching novel about two boy’s growth and experiences from ages 15 - ~21. In this book, there is a boy named Danny who I feel a lot of sympathy for. His father has decided to raise him in a certain way, which is unique to Hasidic Jews, so he can “have a soul.” The method is to not talk to the son, except for learning experiences, which would be extremely difficult on nearly everyone. Even though Danny is being raised in such a difficult way, he is lucky

“The Chosen” by Chaim Potok is a story that leaves a pretty long lasting effect on a reader. With relatable characters, captivating storyline, and a friendship sometimes you wish you had yourself. First of all the characters in the story Danny and Reuven. They are a very interesting pair, they met on very odd terms, as rivals. Who knew they would end up being as close as they are by the end of the novel. I feel like a lot of people actually meet this type of way. They start by hating each other

True to Traditions Religious traditions are significant to all people of the earth whether they acknowledge it or not. Many people have many different beliefs and customs. Chaim Potok gives a clear example of how diverse these traditions are in his book The Chosen. There are three main characters in this book that demonstrate how different cultures can seem. Reuven, Danny, and Reb Saunders all show how determined they are to stick to their traditions. As individuals read this novel, they can quickly

Chaim Potok who wrote the book The Chosen, narrates the life of Danny Saunders through Reuven Saunders. The book describes to the reader that the two friends have differences in their culture, family situations, and religious perspectives. However, it shows that with different aspects, they were able to draw from each other in a positive way. Potok creates a friendship through Danny and Reuven, that is created with care, liability, and support for one another. The friendship that started it all

showers or not? Are they nice or just shrewd and prideful? Well Reuven from the book The Chosen by Chaim Potok, a Jew in the 1900’s, displays distinct characteristics that would surprise most people. For example, he stands for others when they need him, he even remains caring to those who have offended him. Reuven displays many characteristics that many people wish they had. In book The Chosen by Chaim Potok, Reuven displays amazing character traits such as unstoppable determination, unconditional