The Chosen by Chaim Potok, Reuven and Danny are both Jewish boys growing up with different lives, Reuven’s more free and Danny’s more strict, Danny dreams of one day becoming a psychologist but is restricted due to him inheriting his father’s position of being the Reb. Nevertheless, this shows that the most prevalent theme in “The Chosen” is that one must follow their dream despite society, tradition, and relationships. In The Chosen, both Danny and Reuven are
Throughout The Chosen, one theme that I noticed was friendship. One friendship that Potok portrayed was Danny and Reuven’s. In the book Danny and Reuven start out, as enemies on opposing teams; but quickly after an unfortunate accident become friends. Not only did they play on opposing teams, they also come from completely different backgrounds practicing different religions. This unlikely friendship made me realize that even if you come from a different background as someone or share different
In the book The Chosen many examples of the basic ideas of existentialism are shown throughout the book. To support this argument the basic ideas of existentialist beliefs will be shown as well as some of the main beliefs of important influential philosophers on the belief. Particular pieces from the book will also be used to help support this argument. Therefore, the idea of existentialism does take part in the characters and how the character's actions influence their lives. Within the philosophy