Also, Danny is kind of migrating, too – from the shelter of his father’s home to the home he must make for himself as an adult. In the end, as their understanding of where they are in space and time increases, father and son, after generous helpings of turmoil, reach a compromise which opens their eyes even more. Yet, Danny wants to open his arms to America and the world. The Reb doesn’t want America, or the rest of the world, to hurt Danny. In The Chosen, we see this mostly in the relationship between Danny and the Reb. These rapid exchanges can create conflict on many levels. When lots of people from lots of places converge in a single place – say, the New York area – a rapid exchange of ideas is bound to go down. Aside from massive doses of study, two factors most impact this deepened understanding of place, home, and the world: immigration and World War II. As the brilliant characters devour information, their understanding of the setting deepens, and so does ours. Right away we're offered an intriguing and perhaps surprising vision of America in this novel. Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York June, 1944 - September 1949
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