1. Research the author of the book. Write a few sentences describing the author. Include the author’s purpose in writing the novel.
Chaim Potok, the author of The Chosen, was raised as an Orthodox Jew in New York. He grew up to be a rabbi for his church, and his two sisters married rabbis as well. His father was an immigrant from Poland, which is something he included with one of his characters: Danny Saunders. Every piece of literature he wrote was on Jewish beliefs and culture, creating a prime example of “writing what you know.” His purpose in writing The Chosen is to give insight on how he was raised and traditions of the Jewish culture in a positive and enlightening way. He shows how the Jewish community in America was affected by WWII and other events that concerned the Jews that were occurring outside of the United States.
2. Describe the setting and its significance to the novel.
The Chosen is set in a Jewish community in Brooklyn, NY. It happens in the United States, where religious freedom is prominent and practiced. It was set at the time of WWII, which becomes an important factor in …show more content…
It shatters Reuven’s glasses and a piece of glass goes into his eye. This symbolizes something that changes all throughout the book: vision. Danny changes Reuven’s vision on the world by letting him experience the ways of Hasidic Jews. Vision is also mentioned in the hospital with Billy’s blindness and Tony’s loss of an eye. It also includes Danny’s failing vision nearer to the end of the book. Vision in The Chosen is constantly being shattered and repaired, as conflicts occur that are then resolved that change the way the characters think. For example, Reb Saunders’ view on Orthodox Jews changes when he meets Reuven and sees into the other end of the spectrum. Overall, the beginning event starts a plethora of events that shape the vision of the
Chaim Potok, the author of The Chosen, was raised as an Orthodox Jew in New York. He grew up to be a rabbi for his church, and his two sisters married rabbis as well. His father was an immigrant from Poland, which is something he included with one of his characters: Danny Saunders. Every piece of literature he wrote was on Jewish beliefs and culture, creating a prime example of “writing what you know.” His purpose in writing The Chosen is to give insight on how he was raised and traditions of the Jewish culture in a positive and enlightening way. He shows how the Jewish community in America was affected by WWII and other events that concerned the Jews that were occurring outside of the United States.
2. Describe the setting and its significance to the novel.
The Chosen is set in a Jewish community in Brooklyn, NY. It happens in the United States, where religious freedom is prominent and practiced. It was set at the time of WWII, which becomes an important factor in …show more content…
It shatters Reuven’s glasses and a piece of glass goes into his eye. This symbolizes something that changes all throughout the book: vision. Danny changes Reuven’s vision on the world by letting him experience the ways of Hasidic Jews. Vision is also mentioned in the hospital with Billy’s blindness and Tony’s loss of an eye. It also includes Danny’s failing vision nearer to the end of the book. Vision in The Chosen is constantly being shattered and repaired, as conflicts occur that are then resolved that change the way the characters think. For example, Reb Saunders’ view on Orthodox Jews changes when he meets Reuven and sees into the other end of the spectrum. Overall, the beginning event starts a plethora of events that shape the vision of the