Similarities And Differences In Chaim Potok's The Chosen
“ ‘He can fill that tiny span with meaning, so its quality is immeasurable though its quantity may be insignificant,’ (p. 257).” David Malter spoke for all to hear in The Chosen by Chaim Potok, and this novel shows the rough edge of Reuven Malter and Danny Saunder’s lives along with their father’s teachings. During the beginning of the story, Reuven and Danny hate each other, then they create a strong friendship that leads them to an increase in their knowledge of this world. David Malter and Reb Saunders demonstrate their similarities and differences in religion, father-figure, and teachings to show that life must encounter difficulties and problems in order to see how the progresses with one