The Chosen Ones by Chaim PotokThe novel, The Chosen Ones, written by Chaim Potok, is a very interesting novel that opens the reader's mind to the religion of Judaism and the different trials that the Jews had to face Through. In this book, many thoughts and ideas can attract readers' attention, but the most interesting idea is the decisions that Danny Sanders had to make. Danny struggles with cultural expectations regarding his clothing, the decision to follow Hasidic family tradition, and maintaining his Jewish faith. Despite the pressures and expectations, Danny must express that he has a mind of his own and must determine which path he wants to take. Many different religions consume the earth, and each religion has different beliefs and different ways of expressing their culture. Because Danny is a full-blooded Jew, the culture expects Danny to fit physically into the Hasidic culture. In the religion of Judaism, their religion expects them to look a certain way. Every person should have longer hair and extended side curls. Furthermore, everyone must wear a dark suit. ...