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Philip RothThe Conversion of the Jews
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1958A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
Reflect on the relationship of Ozzie to the other characters in “The Conversion of the Jews.” How do these relationships shape the themes of the story?
How is the symbol of light employed in the short story?
How does “The Conversion of the Jews” fit within postmodernism? What characteristics of the movement are expressed in the story?
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