Everyone Should Live In Chaim Potok's The Chosen

Chaim Potok uses David Malter in The Chosen to demonstrate an example of how some should live. Not only his authoritative personality, but his response to different situations. He employs a Christian attitude and tires to lead by examples. By living with a patriarchal persona, not only does he help others, he faces temptations yet stays grounded. David Malter employs the likeness of Christ compared to all the characters by his leadership, personality, and his principles. No matter the environment, human beings are always looking for someone to model themselves from. During Jesus’ ministry, his apostles and his followers tried to live life based of his example. In the same way, David gives an example to these around him how to live. Not just his son, but his colleagues around him recognized his leadership. Leadership also includes leading by example. David always treated everyone, including those he did not agree with, with respect. Many people were attracted to his leadership because of …show more content…
It would not even matter that those around him did not agree. In fact, as the book continued, he became a more impassioned Zionist trying to fight the resistance. He filled his life with a purpose, because he needed a cause. “A man must fill his life with meaning, meaning is not automatically given in life.” David Malter believed religion should impact politics and daily life. His interpretations of the works he studied gave him reason to push forward as a person. Overall, David Malter represents the ideal Jewish father. Between his love for his family, and his love and compassion for those around him, he lives as an example. Though he is not perfect, he strives to lead those around him. Because he is portrayed as a perfect character, readers can see his consistency to his principles. Though he becomes more passionate near the end, it is never in doubt that he strives to be a leader for