Similarities Between Danny And Reuven

Jewish cultures have emphasized the importance of wisdom and willingness to realize they must grow as a person. The development of the plot between the characters signified this. Even though characters such as Danny, Reuven, and Reb had conflicting personalities, they were still able to find a way to interact with each other and advance a subplot. This newfound “Wisdom” created a friendship between Danny and Reuven. It took time for Reuven’s father, Reb, to accept this, however his maturity along with knowledge allowed him to see. Even though both boys had clear differences, they realized they could forge a relationship by embracing each other’s similarities. The wisdom handed down from Danny’s father David, on the other hand, allowed him
Reb Saunders is a Hasidic tsaddik firmly against a secular Israel. He fervently pursues teaching and studying his teachings so much, it clouds his judgement and pits him against everyone who does not think like him. At the climax, it becomes strong enough to almost break his relationship with his son. In chapter 7, he displays his passion in a fiery speech. “We are commanded to study His Torah! We are commanded to sit in the light of the presence! It is for that we are created!...Not the world, but the people of Israel.” Reb instantly silences any opposition to his teachings and is unwilling to conform. However, as the book continues, he begins to recognize the friendship his son and Reuven share, which changes his perspective slightly. Later readers see why he is so intolerant. Reb understands the ideological differences and can cast them aside and begin a different relationship with
He is a dynamic character whose role abounding wisdom creates a lasting impact on the plot, but most importantly his son. He is open minded and willing to realize that people who do not agree with him, are not less of people. In fact, he encourages his son to be tolerant. He recognizes that one should not live life in a bubble, but should be willing to change and interact with those around you. “What does it mean to have to suffer so much of our lives are nothing more than a blink of an eye?... I learned a long time ago, Reuven, that the blink of an eye in itself is nothing. But the eye that blinks, that is something. A span of life is nothing. But the man who lives that span, he is