"You dont't sound like a hassid. You sound like- like an apikoros."(says Reuven). Danny says, "I have no choice. I have to take my fathers position...I'm a little trapped.I'll work it out though" p81.
This quote truly illustrates how Danny feels about having to become a rabbi. He is essentially trapped, and even though he knows this, still holds onto the dream of becoming a psychologist. This quote basically illustrates the main conflict of the book. Also, you get to see that Reuven, who Danny wanted to kill earlier, is so similair to Danny in regards to their religious beliefs, and their internal conflict. This is why I chose this quote.
“I was an apikoros to Danny Saunders, despite my belief in God and Torah, because I did not have side curls and was attending a parochial school where too many English subjects were offered…What annoyed him [Reuven’s father] was their fanatic sense of righteousness, their absolute certainty that they and they alone had a God’s ear, and every other Jew was wrong…” pg. 28
This quote clearly illustrates the bias Reuven has towards Danny and the bias Danny has toward Reuven. You can deduce from this quote that Reuven’s father has some influence on Reuven’s bias toward Danny. Before even personally knowing Danny, Reuven assumed (based on his views on Hasidic Jews and his dad’s influence) Danny was a stuck up person who had a sense of superiority over Jews that were modern or “wrong.” Due to his bias, it seemed that Reuven had put this “wall barrier” between Danny and himself, indicating that Danny’s strict world or Jewish practice and Reuven’s non-based religion, modern world can never meet or combine into one. Based on this quote, Danny assumed Reuven was an apikoros without even knowing Reuven personally, which therefore means that Danny made an assumption about Reuven based on his appearance and what school he goes to. Reuven doesn’t have side curls or learns too many English subjects. Danny must have not known Reuven believes in God and the Torah otherwise why would he directly consider Reuven an apikoros without hesitation? Danny probably sees Reuven as someone who has no right to mingle with him and as someone who should be punished or defeated due to not holding up Jewish tradition. Due to their bias, Reuven and Danny put this “barrier” between them and see each other as enemies (like on a battlefield). Reuven apparently does not like how Danny sees him as an apikoros without even personally knowing Reuven.
“We shook hands and I watched him walk quickly away, tall, lean, bent forward with eagerness and hungry for the future, his metal capped shoes tapping against the sidewalk. Then he turned into Lee Avenue and was gone"
i think this quote reveals a lot about Reuven because in this quote/passage, Danny is about to leave the neighborhood to attend graduate school. Reuven reminds us that Danny is leaving, finally, the boundaries of his community. Danny has rejected the destiny that was chosen for him and has chosen his own path instead.Reuven mentions four of his senses in this description: touch (shaking hands), vision (watching Danny walk away), taste (“hungry for the future”), and hearing (Danny’s shoes tapping). I feel that these observations reflect the way Reuven’s perception has broadened as a result of his friendship with Danny—just as Danny’s has deepened as result of his friendship with Reuven.
-----------On page 68, line 18, Danny said, “I practiced. You don’t know how many hours I spent on learning how to field and hit a baseball.” Then Reuven said, “Where do you get the time? I thought you people always studied Talmud.” -----------You can tell that there is bias here between Danny and Reuven. I think that Danny felt superior and ignorant when he said the line. He probably assumed that Reuven wouldn’t understand how much he gave up to be this good in baseball. Danny probably also felt that he was better than Reuven in baseball. On the other hand, Reuven assumed that Hasidics always studied the Talmud. He was stereotypical and probably thought that people like Danny used their spare time for the Talmud instead of baseball. From this quote, both Danny and Reuven were wrong about each other and they assumed mainly negative things about each other based on religion. I also think that the holy struggle between the sects of Judaism are very serious especially when it comes down to involving the daily stereotypes people have about each other.
"You look like a Hasid, but you don't sound like one." - Reuvin, page 81.
I chose this quote because it reveals that at first, Danny gives off a sense of superiority. He seems like the typical Hasid that Reuvin has come to know. However, once you get to know him, it shows that Danny does not at all sound like one. Following the quote, it also explains that Danny does not act like one either. As a matter of fact, while Danny may give the appearance of being a typical Hasid, he may not even believe in God. This quote also shows that Reuvin makes assumptions about people. He may even see himself that he does assume about people. He though Danny would be a typical Hasid, and he was wrong. He admitted to being wrong.
"You dont't sound like a hassid. You sound like- like an apikoros."(says Reuven). Danny says, "I have no choice. I have to take my fathers position...I'm a little trapped.I'll work it out though" p81.
This quote says the most about Danny. This is because it explains what type of sect he follows in the Jewish religion. Also, it establishes much of the conflict in the story. It shows what he feels, in contrary to what his father believes. For example, they way he mentions how he's a little trapped but will work it out eventually shows that he isn't too sure right now of what to do, and that he does not want to completely follow what his father was doing.
My class group is Darwin, Nishat, and Kevin K Pg 68... Reuven: “I was fascinated just listening to the way that perfect English was coming out of a person in the clothes of a Hasid. I had always thought that their English was tinged with a Yiddish accent. This quote demonstrates that Reuven expects all Hasidic people to speak in a similar way; “tinged with a Yiddish accent.” This shows the bias of Reuven toward Hasidic people such as Danny. Pg 23... Danny: “I told my team we are going to kill your apikorsim this afternoon” By this statement, Danny is assuming that all of Reuvens team is an apikoros. This best portrays Danny’s bias before he befriends Reuven.
"The way he acts and talks doesn’t seem to fit what he wears and the way he looks, […] It’s like two different people." (pgs 74-75) This quote reveals to the reader how Reuven thinks of Danny Saunders at the time. Danny Saunders appears like a Hasidic Jew but does not behave as one. Danny revealed to Reuven that he wanted to be a psychologist but has to be a rabbi due to inheritance. Also, he stated that sometimes the Talmud gets "boring." This leads Reuven to be surprised in that it is not typical of a hasidic Jew to talk or feel like this, especially the son of a tzaddik. Also, this quote gives insight to Danny's internal conflict and, in a way, identity crisis. Lastly, this quote shows that Reuven assumed too much of Danny due to his belonging of a certain sect.
Something that I found in the book was when Reuven said on page 18, "I told myself that I did not like his Hasidic-bred sense of superiority and that it would be a great pleasure to defeat him and his team..." He didnt actually physically say that to anyone but he was thinking that to himself.
I picked this sentiment becasue it showed how much Reuven disliked Danny even though he didnt even talk to him. When he thought this, he hadnt even talked to Danny yet or even had any experience with him other than passing him by. How he said that it would be a "pleasure" to beat Danny shows how Reuven disliked him a lot I thought.
Group: Darwin, Josef, Nishat, Kevin (Koon) "He was dresed like a Hasid, but he didn't sound like one." "I was fascinated by the way perfect English came out of a person in the clothes of a Hasid. I had always thought their English was tinged with a Yiddish accent." (Page 68)
This quote clearly expresses Reuven's bias towards Hasidic Jews. Perhaps because of his exposure to a limited number of Hasidic Jews in his life up to that point, Reuven essentially generalized the actions of a group of people. HWhen he says that he thought that their English was tinged with a Tiddish accent, it shows how Reuven assumed that all Hasidic Jews spoke that way. The quote also shows that a possible bias may have arose due to Reuven's upbringing. Since Reuven is from a much more "laid-back" sect, he might consider the strict, Orthodox Hasidic Jews to be more rigid; similar to how Americans think of all people in Britain as having British accents, and vice versa.
The most important page of a description of Reuven and Danny are pages 62 to 63. The most important phrase is on page 63. Reuven says, " You can go to hell, and take your whole snooty bunch of Hasidim along with you!" Danny answers, " I came to talk to you."
These two phrases show that Reuven is angry and is ignorant towards Danny, who came by to apologize for the accident of hitting Reuven in the eye. These phrases show Danny is sympathetic and caring. It is also hinting that Danny might want to be Reuven's friend.
On page 68, it says that Reuven is surprised that Danny, a Hasidic Jew, could speak such perfect English. Reuven says that he always thought that Hasidic Jews had an accent of Yiddish. This shows that Reuven thinks that all Hasidic Jews have an accent and it shows his bias toward them.
On page 71, Danny says that his father brings along a rabbi to every baseball game so that he makes sure that they don't mix too much with the apikorsim. This shows Danny's bias toward Reuven and his teammates.
“I was fascinated just listening to the way that perfect English was coming out of a person in the clothes of a Hasid. I had always thought that their English was tinged with a Yiddish accent." - page 68 This passage shows that Reuven makes assumptions of Danny's personality and abilities based on his generalization of Hasids. The first phrase in this passage shows that Reuven isn't used to a Hasid like Danny. Reuven assumes that his view of Hasids can be applied to Danny but as Reuven learns, this is not the case.
On page 62,Reuven says "I stared at him and didn't know what to say. He was wearing a dark suit, a white shirt open at the collar and a dark skullcap. I could see the earlocks hanging alongside his sculptured face and the fringes outside the trousers below the jacket." Also he stated the fact that he looked like Abraham Lincoln. Then on page 63, he basically doesn't let Danny apologize and tells him to go to hell. This shows how he Reuven is very ignorant and judges Danny for one mistake. This clearly shows how bias Reuven is towards Danny. These quotes basically show the stereotypes they had for each other between their friendships.
QUOTE: "You look like a Hasid, but you don't sound like one." — Reuven (Chapter 4, page 81)
- I think this quote from Reuven reveals that Danny looks like a typical Hasidic Jew. However, once Reuven talks and gets to know him, Danny does not act like what he looks like. This quote also reveals that Reuven jumps to conclusions about Danny. Reuven thought Danny would be like any other Hasidic Jew, however, Danny turned out to be quite different.
"You look like a Hasid, but you don't sound like one." - Reuvin, page 81.
- this quote hints at Danny thinking he has a sense of superiority. One may think of Danny as an obnoxiouso and conceded person, but as you rad along it is almost completely different. Even though Danny dresses like a Hasid, he is not very intrigued about his religion like how Rueven is. This quote also shows that Reuvin makes assumptions about people. He may even see himself that he does assume about people.Rueven thought Danny would be a typical Hasid who thinks he is better than the rest,but he was wrong and they ended up becoming the best of friends.
On page 69 Reuven says ," I may become a rabbi. Not Hasidic-type though." Danny says," Why do you want to become a rabbi for?"Reuven responds back saying, " That's a funny way for you to talk. You're going to become a rabbi." Danny finally says," I have no choice. Its an inherited position."
This passage shows that Reuven want to help the people of his religion and sect by becoming a rabbi and leading them. It shows that he is a caring person and thinks about others and not just himself. This passage also shows that Danny doesn't really want to a be a rabbi and want to go against his family's will. He also describes himself as trapped since he had no choice. Danny is shown as a person with a lot of potential but can't reach his dreams since h must be loyal to his family even though he doesn't want to.
Phrase: "You don't sound like a Hasid, though...Like a-an apikoros"(Page 81)
This quote from the Chosen shows the Reuven's bias towards Hasidic Jews. When he first met Danny, Reuven thought he was a typical Hasidic Jew, nothing but snotty and arrogant. He makes assumptions of Danny's personality based on his stereotype towards Hasidic Jews. However, when they became friends and started to talk to about their personal life and conflicts, Danny was actually different from what Reuven expected him to be. Though Danny looks like a Hasidic Jew, he doesn't act like one. That's why "one must never judge a book by its cover."
"You dont't sound like a hassid. You sound like- like an apikoros."(says Reuven). Danny says, "I have no choice. I have to take my fathers position...I'm a little trapped.I'll work it out though" p81.
This shows Reuven's assumption of what a Hasidic Jew should sound like and the fact that Danny does not fit Reuven's image of a Hasidic Jew. But Danny's response tells us that he feels trapped in this career path because of his father's expectations. He does tell Reuven that he will work it out, though and that tells us that he is confident enough to think this.
"You don't sound like a Hasid, though," I told him. "What do I sound like?" "Like a-an apikoros." He smiled but said nothing. It was a sad smile, and his blue eyes seemed sad, too. - Potok, 81 This shows the assumption of what Hasidic Jews are suppose to sound like, this assumption is the bias Reuven had on Danny. This quote also show that Reuven was a person who have a very bias view on Hasidic Jews. However, when they actually talk and start to know about each other, Danny turned out different from what Reuven had expected.
"...What did you have to tell your team a thing like that for?" "I'm Sorry about that. It's the only way we could've gotten a team I sort of convinced my father you were the best team around and that we had a duty to beat you apikorsim at what you were best at. Something like that."
This quote shows the relationship that Danny has with his father. Danny has to make up a lie to get his father to approve of the baseball team; this clearly shows that he does not have a good relationship with his father. It also shows that Reuven does not clearly understand Danny's relatioship with his father, something that will repeat constantly throughout the novel.
"You look like a Hasid, but you don't sound like one." — Reuven (Chapter 4, page 81)
This quote shows how Reuven made assumptions about Danny. He thought Hasidic Jews acted one way but Danny didn't meet his expectations. This shows that Reuven is a bit biased. As the story goes on though, Reuven comes to throw away the assumptions as he learns more about Danny.
"I told myself that I did not like his Hasidic bred sense of soperiority and that it would be a great pleasure to defeat him and his team."
This quote shows that Danny does not like the Hasidic Jews even though the only real contact he had with them was that his father talked about them. He did not talk to any Hasidic Jew yet, but he still hates them
"You dont't sound like a hassid. You sound like- like an apikoros."(says Reuven). Danny says, "I have no choice. I have to take my fathers position...I'm a little trapped.I'll work it out though" p81.
ReplyDeleteThis quote truly illustrates how Danny feels about having to become a rabbi. He is essentially trapped, and even though he knows this, still holds onto the dream of becoming a psychologist. This quote basically illustrates the main conflict of the book. Also, you get to see that Reuven, who Danny wanted to kill earlier, is so similair to Danny in regards to their religious beliefs, and their internal conflict. This is why I chose this quote.
“I was an apikoros to Danny Saunders, despite my belief in God and Torah, because I did not have side curls and was attending a parochial school where too many English subjects were offered…What annoyed him [Reuven’s father] was their fanatic sense of righteousness, their absolute certainty that they and they alone had a God’s ear, and every other Jew was wrong…” pg. 28
ReplyDeleteThis quote clearly illustrates the bias Reuven has towards Danny and the bias Danny has toward Reuven. You can deduce from this quote that Reuven’s father has some influence on Reuven’s bias toward Danny. Before even personally knowing Danny, Reuven assumed (based on his views on Hasidic Jews and his dad’s influence) Danny was a stuck up person who had a sense of superiority over Jews that were modern or “wrong.” Due to his bias, it seemed that Reuven had put this “wall barrier” between Danny and himself, indicating that Danny’s strict world or Jewish practice and Reuven’s non-based religion, modern world can never meet or combine into one. Based on this quote, Danny assumed Reuven was an apikoros without even knowing Reuven personally, which therefore means that Danny made an assumption about Reuven based on his appearance and what school he goes to. Reuven doesn’t have side curls or learns too many English subjects. Danny must have not known Reuven believes in God and the Torah otherwise why would he directly consider Reuven an apikoros without hesitation? Danny probably sees Reuven as someone who has no right to mingle with him and as someone who should be punished or defeated due to not holding up Jewish tradition. Due to their bias, Reuven and Danny put this “barrier” between them and see each other as enemies (like on a battlefield). Reuven apparently does not like how Danny sees him as an apikoros without even personally knowing Reuven.
“We shook hands and I watched him walk quickly away, tall, lean, bent forward with eagerness and hungry for the future, his metal capped shoes tapping against the sidewalk. Then he turned into Lee Avenue and was gone"
ReplyDeletei think this quote reveals a lot about Reuven because in this quote/passage, Danny is about to leave the neighborhood to attend graduate school. Reuven reminds us that Danny is leaving, finally, the boundaries of his community. Danny has rejected the destiny that was chosen for him and has chosen his own path instead.Reuven mentions four of his senses in this description: touch (shaking hands), vision (watching Danny walk away), taste (“hungry for the future”), and hearing (Danny’s shoes tapping). I feel that these observations reflect the way Reuven’s perception has broadened as a result of his friendship with Danny—just as Danny’s has deepened as result of his friendship with Reuven.
-----------On page 68, line 18, Danny said, “I practiced. You don’t know how many hours I spent on learning how to field and hit a baseball.” Then Reuven said, “Where do you get the time? I thought you people always studied Talmud.”
ReplyDelete-----------You can tell that there is bias here between Danny and Reuven. I think that Danny felt superior and ignorant when he said the line. He probably assumed that Reuven wouldn’t understand how much he gave up to be this good in baseball. Danny probably also felt that he was better than Reuven in baseball. On the other hand, Reuven assumed that Hasidics always studied the Talmud. He was stereotypical and probably thought that people like Danny used their spare time for the Talmud instead of baseball. From this quote, both Danny and Reuven were wrong about each other and they assumed mainly negative things about each other based on religion. I also think that the holy struggle between the sects of Judaism are very serious especially when it comes down to involving the daily stereotypes people have about each other.
"You look like a Hasid, but you don't sound like one." - Reuvin, page 81.
ReplyDeleteI chose this quote because it reveals that at first, Danny gives off a sense of superiority. He seems like the typical Hasid that Reuvin has come to know. However, once you get to know him, it shows that Danny does not at all sound like one. Following the quote, it also explains that Danny does not act like one either. As a matter of fact, while Danny may give the appearance of being a typical Hasid, he may not even believe in God.
This quote also shows that Reuvin makes assumptions about people. He may even see himself that he does assume about people. He though Danny would be a typical Hasid, and he was wrong. He admitted to being wrong.
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Delete"You dont't sound like a hassid. You sound like- like an apikoros."(says Reuven). Danny says, "I have no choice. I have to take my fathers position...I'm a little trapped.I'll work it out though" p81.
ReplyDeleteThis quote says the most about Danny. This is because it explains what type of sect he follows in the Jewish religion. Also, it establishes much of the conflict in the story. It shows what he feels, in contrary to what his father believes. For example, they way he mentions how he's a little trapped but will work it out eventually shows that he isn't too sure right now of what to do, and that he does not want to completely follow what his father was doing.
My class group is Darwin, Nishat, and Kevin K
ReplyDeletePg 68... Reuven: “I was fascinated just listening to the way that perfect English was coming out of a person in the clothes of a Hasid. I had always thought that their English was tinged with a Yiddish accent.
This quote demonstrates that Reuven expects all Hasidic people to speak in a similar way; “tinged with a Yiddish accent.” This shows the bias of Reuven toward Hasidic people such as Danny.
Pg 23... Danny: “I told my team we are going to kill your apikorsim this afternoon”
By this statement, Danny is assuming that all of Reuvens team is an apikoros. This best portrays Danny’s bias before he befriends Reuven.
"The way he acts and talks doesn’t seem to fit what he wears and the way he looks, […] It’s like two different people." (pgs 74-75)
ReplyDeleteThis quote reveals to the reader how Reuven thinks of Danny Saunders at the time. Danny Saunders appears like a Hasidic Jew but does not behave as one. Danny revealed to Reuven that he wanted to be a psychologist but has to be a rabbi due to inheritance. Also, he stated that sometimes the Talmud gets "boring." This leads Reuven to be surprised in that it is not typical of a hasidic Jew to talk or feel like this, especially the son of a tzaddik. Also, this quote gives insight to Danny's internal conflict and, in a way, identity crisis. Lastly, this quote shows that Reuven assumed too much of Danny due to his belonging of a certain sect.
Something that I found in the book was when Reuven said on page 18, "I told myself that I did not like his Hasidic-bred sense of superiority and that it would be a great pleasure to defeat him and his team..." He didnt actually physically say that to anyone but he was thinking that to himself.
ReplyDeleteI picked this sentiment becasue it showed how much Reuven disliked Danny even though he didnt even talk to him. When he thought this, he hadnt even talked to Danny yet or even had any experience with him other than passing him by. How he said that it would be a "pleasure" to beat Danny shows how Reuven disliked him a lot I thought.
Group: Darwin, Josef, Nishat, Kevin (Koon)
ReplyDelete"He was dresed like a Hasid, but he didn't sound like one." "I was fascinated by the way perfect English came out of a person in the clothes of a Hasid. I had always thought their English was tinged with a Yiddish accent." (Page 68)
This quote clearly expresses Reuven's bias towards Hasidic Jews. Perhaps because of his exposure to a limited number of Hasidic Jews in his life up to that point, Reuven essentially generalized the actions of a group of people. HWhen he says that he thought that their English was tinged with a Tiddish accent, it shows how Reuven assumed that all Hasidic Jews spoke that way.
The quote also shows that a possible bias may have arose due to Reuven's upbringing. Since Reuven is from a much more "laid-back" sect, he might consider the strict, Orthodox Hasidic Jews to be more rigid; similar to how Americans think of all people in Britain as having British accents, and vice versa.
The most important page of a description of Reuven and Danny are pages 62 to 63. The most important phrase is on page 63. Reuven says, " You can go to hell, and take your whole snooty bunch of Hasidim along with you!" Danny answers, " I came to talk to you."
ReplyDeleteThese two phrases show that Reuven is angry and is ignorant towards Danny, who came by to apologize for the accident of hitting Reuven in the eye. These phrases show Danny is sympathetic and caring. It is also hinting that Danny might want to be Reuven's friend.
On page 68, it says that Reuven is surprised that Danny, a Hasidic Jew, could speak such perfect English. Reuven says that he always thought that Hasidic Jews had an accent of Yiddish. This shows that Reuven thinks that all Hasidic Jews have an accent and it shows his bias toward them.
ReplyDeleteOn page 71, Danny says that his father brings along a rabbi to every baseball game so that he makes sure that they don't mix too much with the apikorsim. This shows Danny's bias toward Reuven and his teammates.
“I was fascinated just listening to the way that perfect English was coming out of a person in the clothes of a Hasid. I had always thought that their English was tinged with a Yiddish accent." - page 68
ReplyDeleteThis passage shows that Reuven makes assumptions of Danny's personality and abilities based on his generalization of Hasids. The first phrase in this passage shows that Reuven isn't used to a Hasid like Danny. Reuven assumes that his view of Hasids can be applied to Danny but as Reuven learns, this is not the case.
On page 62,Reuven says "I stared at him and didn't know what to say. He was wearing a dark suit, a white shirt open at the collar and a dark skullcap. I could see the earlocks hanging alongside his sculptured face and the fringes outside the trousers below the jacket." Also he stated the fact that he looked like Abraham Lincoln. Then on page 63, he basically doesn't let Danny apologize and tells him to go to hell. This shows how he Reuven is very ignorant and judges Danny for one mistake. This clearly shows how bias Reuven is towards Danny. These quotes basically show the stereotypes they had for each other between their friendships.
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ReplyDelete"You look like a Hasid, but you don't sound like one." — Reuven (Chapter 4, page 81)
- I think this quote from Reuven reveals that Danny looks like a typical Hasidic Jew. However, once Reuven talks and gets to know him, Danny does not act like what he looks like. This quote also reveals that Reuven jumps to conclusions about Danny. Reuven thought Danny would be like any other Hasidic Jew, however, Danny turned out to be quite different.
"You look like a Hasid, but you don't sound like one." - Reuvin, page 81.
ReplyDelete- this quote hints at Danny thinking he has a sense of superiority. One may think of Danny as an obnoxiouso and conceded person, but as you rad along it is almost completely different. Even though Danny dresses like a Hasid, he is not very intrigued about his religion like how Rueven is.
This quote also shows that Reuvin makes assumptions about people. He may even see himself that he does assume about people.Rueven thought Danny would be a typical Hasid who thinks he is better than the rest,but he was wrong and they ended up becoming the best of friends.
On page 69 Reuven says ," I may become a rabbi. Not Hasidic-type though." Danny says," Why do you want to become a rabbi for?"Reuven responds back saying, " That's a funny way for you to talk. You're going to become a rabbi." Danny finally says," I have no choice. Its an inherited position."
ReplyDeleteThis passage shows that Reuven want to help the people of his religion and sect by becoming a rabbi and leading them. It shows that he is a caring person and thinks about others and not just himself. This passage also shows that Danny doesn't really want to a be a rabbi and want to go against his family's will. He also describes himself as trapped since he had no choice. Danny is shown as a person with a lot of potential but can't reach his dreams since h must be loyal to his family even though he doesn't want to.
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ReplyDelete"You don't sound like a Hasid, though...Like a-an apikoros"(Page 81)
This quote from the Chosen shows the Reuven's bias towards Hasidic Jews. When he first met Danny, Reuven thought he was a typical Hasidic Jew, nothing but snotty and arrogant. He makes assumptions of Danny's personality based on his stereotype towards Hasidic Jews. However, when they became friends and started to talk to about their personal life and conflicts, Danny was actually different from what Reuven expected him to be. Though Danny looks like a Hasidic Jew, he doesn't act like one. That's why "one must never judge a book by its cover."
"You dont't sound like a hassid. You sound like- like an apikoros."(says Reuven). Danny says, "I have no choice. I have to take my fathers position...I'm a little trapped.I'll work it out though" p81.
ReplyDeleteThis shows Reuven's assumption of what a Hasidic Jew should sound like and the fact that Danny does not fit Reuven's image of a Hasidic Jew. But Danny's response tells us that he feels trapped in this career path because of his father's expectations. He does tell Reuven that he will work it out, though and that tells us that he is confident enough to think this.
"You don't sound like a Hasid, though," I told him.
ReplyDelete"What do I sound like?"
"Like a-an apikoros."
He smiled but said nothing. It was a sad smile, and his blue eyes seemed sad, too.
- Potok, 81
This shows the assumption of what Hasidic Jews are suppose to sound like, this assumption is the bias Reuven had on Danny. This quote also show that Reuven was a person who have a very bias view on Hasidic Jews. However, when they actually talk and start to know about each other, Danny turned out different from what Reuven had expected.
"...What did you have to tell your team a thing like that for?"
ReplyDelete"I'm Sorry about that. It's the only way we could've gotten a team I sort of convinced my father you were the best team around and that we had a duty to beat you apikorsim at what you were best at. Something like that."
This quote shows the relationship that Danny has with his father. Danny has to make up a lie to get his father to approve of the baseball team; this clearly shows that he does not have a good relationship with his father. It also shows that Reuven does not clearly understand Danny's relatioship with his father, something that will repeat constantly throughout the novel.
"You look like a Hasid, but you don't sound like one." — Reuven (Chapter 4, page 81)
ReplyDeleteThis quote shows how Reuven made assumptions about Danny. He thought Hasidic Jews acted one way but Danny didn't meet his expectations. This shows that Reuven is a bit biased. As the story goes on though, Reuven comes to throw away the assumptions as he learns more about Danny.
"I told myself that I did not like his Hasidic bred sense of soperiority and that it would be a great pleasure to defeat him and his team."
ReplyDeleteThis quote shows that Danny does not like the Hasidic Jews even though the only real contact he had with them was that his father talked about them. He did not talk to any Hasidic Jew yet, but he still hates them