CliffsNotes on Potok's The Chosen (CliffsNotes on Literature) - Softcover

Greenstein, Stephen J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764585096 ISBN 13: 9780764585098

Publisher: CliffsNotes, 1999

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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.

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Edition details

• Publisher: CliffsNotes
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0764585096
• ISBN 13: 9780764585098
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 64