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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

If an author decided to rework a character in a book, think of how much that book would change. Even minor characters make at least some differences in the book. The Chosen, by Chaim Potok, would be totally different, especially if the fathers in the book got changed. There are David Malter, who is Reuven’s father, Roger Merrit, who is Billy’s father, and Reb Saunders, who is Danny’s father. They vary greatly from one another and have very little in common. Even so, they do have one similarity: Mr

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

The Chosen Written by Chaim Potok a book that many people can relate to, It makes you realize that there is so much to life that we all take for granted, As well as having religious aspects to it that really make you see a different way of life. The main characters Danny And Reuven have an odd relationship, and many obstacles that they go threw throughout the book. The themes that are emphasized greatly in this book would be Education and the way that the two boys handle their “Secular” and “Religious”

Others may define themselves by their quirks or personality traits. Identity is impacted by a variety of outside forces that alter one’s sense of self. Changes in character lead to a change in perception, morals, and beliefs. The theme of identity in Chaim Potok’s The Chosen impacts the setting, influences the theme of journey, and creates internal conflict. A person may alter their personality depending on where there are currently or who they are around. In his sect of Hasidism, Danny holds a position

In the book Zebra by Chaim Potok, Adam Martin Zebran (called Zebra by his friends) loved to run because he loved the wind running over his face. One day, Zebra was running down a hill and out of nowhere a car comes off a side street hitting him. He ends-up breaking his hand and injuring his leg. Afterwards, Zebra becomes depressed and stays away from everyone. One day, a man named John Wilson, a one-armed artist, appears along the fence where he is standing alone. He asks Zebra if his school would

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

In the novel The Promise, written by Chaim Potok, a multi-layered plot with vivid word choices, well thought out characters, and suspense adds up to create an amazing book. The Promise is centered around the life of a young Jewish man named Reuven. It consists of three books, the first concentrates on the summer where Reuven and Rachel date each other and Reuven meets Rachel's cousin Michael. By the end of the summer, Michael enrolls in a mental treatment center. During the second book, Reuven continues

What would it be like to have a father who never spoke? Hard to imagine, isn’t it? In Chaim Potok’s “The Chosen” we see what it is like to live in silence. In this story silence represents suffering, compassion, and understating. It is in this silence that the characters evolve before our eyes. Silence has a profound effect on many of the main characters in Potok’s story. The silence is first seen between Danny Saunders and his father Reb Saunders. Beginning when Danny was a child Danny’s father

In the world today finding someone full of wisdom is rare. In the book The Chosen, Chaim Potok depicts four extremely wise men: Reb Saunders, David Malter, Reuven Malter, and Danny Saunders. The younger boys Reuven Malter and Danny Saunders, are the sons of Reb Saunders and David Malter. These men demonstrate knowledge in many areas of their lives, and all strive to improve, learn more about God, and understand the world around them. The fathers and their sons seek wisdom and knowledge through