Overview
... POTOK ABRAMSON , EDWARD . Chaim Potok . Boston : Twayne Publishers , 1986 . BLUEFARB , SAM . " The Head , the Heart , and the Conflict of Generations in Chaim Potok's The Chosen . " College Language Association Journal , June 1971 ...Synopsis
The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background. CliffsNotes on The Chosen reveals the condition of American Jews living in two cultures, one secular and one religious. In his classic novel, author Chaim Potok is describing not only the lives of the characters but his own life, as well. With this study guide, you’ll be able to walk a mile in the shoes of a Jewish American of the 1940s. You'll also gain insight into the life of Potok and historical influences on this novel. Other features that help you study include Character analyses of major players A character map that graphically illustrates the relationships among the characters Critical essays Review questions and suggested writing topics Discussion of the firm version of the novel and how it compares to the original work Classic literature or modern modern-day treasure — you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.Book Details
Published
August 20, 2007
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pages
65
ISBN
9780544180796