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Danny Saunders In Chaim Patok's The Chosen
Danny Saunders is a the brilliant child of the rabbi, Reb Saunders and is the protagonist of the novel “The Chosen” by Chaim Patok, and continues finding himself confused about his faith and who he is. As Danny continues to grow and mature he begins to comprehend his fathers silence. He also learns to peer into his own soul and find answers of his own. At the end of the novel, his father finally speaks to him bad decides to bless his career choice. He now understands and respects his fathers actions.

In appearance, Danny looks like a typical fifteen year old Hasidic Jew. He wears and skull cap, ear locks and has a beard. He has a horrid attitude towards the lesser orthodox jews and believes they are both less religious and righteous.

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