The Historical and Political Context of the novel "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok

The Historical and Political Context of "The Chosen"
<Tab/>"The Chosen" is a novel written by Chaim Potok. This novel takes place in Brooklyn around the time of World War II, and is centered around the characters Reuven Malter and Danny Saunders, both Jewish teenage boys. Reuven is an Orthodox Jew, while Danny is a Hasidic Jew. Throughout the book, a strong friendship develops between these two boys, despite their contrasting cultures. There is a common theme throughout the book where religious Judaism and tradition is contrasted against the broader secular world and mode…