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“The greatest danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it.” The author of this quote, Michelangelo, explains how many can achieve a goal almost effortlessly, but few actually try to achieve something that requires toilsome work. Such work that is not always successful, but when it is, the result is superior compared to an insufficient effort. The extraordinary man who wrote this quote achieved greatness by striving for excellence. Michelangelo Buonarroti is easily understood by others, even though he has surpassed the average expectations. In the novel “The Chosen” written by Chaim Potok, a main character named Mr.Malter claims that “great men are difficult to understand.” Mr. …show more content…

Reb Saunders is not understood by many because of the way in which he raises his son, Danny. Danny grew up in complete silence from his father. Reb Saunders would only speak to his son about the Hasidic religion. For Danny’s childhood and much of his young adult life, he had no one to turn to for advice on life. This style of parenting was not understood by Mr.Malter, who viewed it as a cruel way to raise a child. Reb Saunders raised his son in silence in an effort that his son would feel pain, and thus have compassion for others. Although Reb Saunders is a great man, he is not easily understood, like Mr.Malter claimed in “The Chosen.” Unlike Reb Saunders, Michelangelo is not difficult to understand. This is true in way in which this man portrays his creativity. Michelangelo is easily understood through his artwork, which presents many major themes in society, such themes that anyone can understand and have emotion for. These understandable themes allow Michelangelo’s viewers to relate to the paintings at a personal level. Michelangelo and Reb Saunders can be compared to each other by how others comprehend their ideas. Reb Saunders is not understood by others because of his complex and peculiar thinking. Michelangelo, on the other hand, is easy to comprehend because of his personal style of

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Reuven discovers that Reb never talks to Danny and he talks to Danny only when they are studying Talmud. Reuven finds it unpleasant that Reb Saunders is not talking to his son. While Reuven is in the Hasidic synagogues, he sees how the Hasidic men treat Danny and Reb Saunders like their God. Reuven keeps silent while eating a Shabbat meal with Danny, Reb and the men of the Hasidic community. Reb Saunders needs to approve to Danny’s friend especially if it is not a Hasid.

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In the story “The Adventure of the Speckled Band”, Sherlock Holmes is not responsible for the death of Dr. Grimbsy Roylott. One reason why Holmes is not responsible is because the snake is uncontrollable. Roylott was stupid to believe that the wild snake could be trained so easily. Furthermore, Holmes attacked the snake in self defense.

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He depends on others for help since he can no longer help himself. Finally, Reb Saunders, a highly looked upon Rabbi, earned the becoming title of a trustworthy man. Mr. Malter, Billy, Reb Saunders all have placed trust into someone. Mr. Malter relies great trust in his son, Reuven. He encourages his son to take part in a friendship that was looked down upon by many.

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“Sometimes you win, sometimes you learn” (google.com). This quote can easily describe the character Reverend Jonathan Hale in the play The Crucible by Arthur Miller. The Crucible is placed in Salem, Massachusetts during the Salem Witch Trials in 1692-1693. Miller wrote The Crucible to show the similarities between McCarthyism and the Salem Witch Trials. Moreover, since Reverend Jonathan Hale is motivated by his will to find witchcraft, his decision to try to get the condemned to confess creates controversy by the end of the play.

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In The Chosen, blindness is a theme woven throughout the book. When a person makes a hasty judgement about someone else, they are blind to who the person truly is. When you take the time to listen and understand him, your eyes will be open and you will be able to see the

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Jordan Baker is a perfect example of a character careless of the consequences of their actions. This can be seen through her actions throughout the novel. Her careless actions are first revealed in chapter 3, when Nick discovers Jordan’s previous incidents of lying. Nick discovered that “she left a borrowed car out in the rain with the top down and then lied about it” (page). He also found out during a golf competition, “she had moved her ball from a bad lie” (page).

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