The novel, The Chosen, written by Chaim Potok, is a very interesting novel that opens a reader’s mind to the religion of Judaism and the different trials Jews had to go through. Throughout this book, many thoughts and ideas can get the readers attention, but the most appealing idea is the decisions that Danny Sanders had to make. Danny struggles with culture expectations concerning his dress, the decision to follow the Hasidic family tradition, and keeping his Jewish faith. Despite the pressures and expectations, Danny must express that he has a mind of his own and he has to determine which road he wants to travel Many different religions consume the earth, and each religion has different belief and different ways of expressing their culture. Because Danny is a full-blooded Jew, the culture expects Danny to physically fit in the Hasidic culture. In the religion of Judaism, their religion expects the have a certain look. Each person should have longer hair and extended side curls. Also each must have the attire of dark dress clothing. Danny must fit in with this way of dressing, or he would not be considered with this religion. Because of this, many strangers consume Danny by disturbing looks, these strangers do not understand his faith, and think his attire is strange. This causes Danny to be uneasy around others. Ultimately Danny has the choice to look and dress how he wants too. The way a person dresses does not determine his or her faith, and because Danny wants to become a psychologist, it is essential that he changes his appearance. After changing his appearance, Danny is changed physically and mentally. He is free from the stresses of dressing in unique attire and Danny is able to be himself, which enables him to be happier. Because the Hasidic culture requires if a rabbi have a son, he must become the next rabbi. Although Rabbi Sanders expects Danny to continue the rabbinic dynasty, Danny must decide fo...
