...In The Chosen, by Chaim Potok, every character, event or subject has a parallel or opposite. These relationships are used to explain things that the author is unable to just say. Three examples of these relationships are the Malter’s apartment and the Saunders’ apartment, David Malter and Reb Saunders, and David Malter and Rev Gershenson. The Malter’s apartment and the Saunders’ apartment are similar to each other. When Reuven walks in for the first time, he compares everything to his own apartment. While he is doing this, it is shown that they are living in the same apartment, with the same rooms and design. Reuven compares how Danny’s room is what, in Reuven’s apartment, was Mr. Malter’s room, and Reb Saunders’ office is where his father’s...
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...“Be humble, be teachable, and always keep learning.” This saying teaches one to do these three things. Throughout life, one never stops learning. For example, in the book The Chosen by Chaim Potok, three characters in particular demonstrate the willingness to learn and work hard. As a rabbi, David Malter must be willing to learn and be open to different things. Reuven and Danny, both students, learn constantly and spend free time reading and learning. David, Reuven, and Danny all express eagerness to learn. Firstly, David Malter, a rabbi, shows his willingness to learn. David works hard and spends much time reading. Books fill his study and the shelves go floor to ceiling (95.) It shows how he spends his free time and that he fills his time...
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...The Chosen by Chaim Potok is a story of two boys named Reuven Malter, a traditional Orthodox Jew, and Danny Saunders, a Hasidic Jew. Danny and Reuven play against each other in a heated softball game. When Danny is up to bat, he hits the softball straight at Reuven, breaking his glasses and sending him to the hospital. Danny visits Reuven in the hospital and their friendship takes off. Some people think that this would never have actually happened and people like Danny and Reuven would never become friends. However, this plot is believable. Just because Danny and Reuven have different views on life and religion does not mean that they cannot be friends. The growth of this, believable, plot is what makes the story so interesting and fun to read. Although The Chosen didn’t have any unexpected twists, it did have twists. Reb Saunders and Mr. Malter have very different views on Zionism. After Mr. Malter gives a big speech on the topic, Reb Saunders forbids Danny from speaking to Reuven. This twist is upsetting because Reuven and Danny need each other’s help, especially in college. It would be terrible to see your best friend every day, but not be able to talk to them. Waiting for Reuven and Danny to speak again may have been...
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