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The Conversion of the Jews

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1958

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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?

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How is the symbol of light employed in the short story?

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How does “The Conversion of the Jews” fit within postmodernism? What characteristics of the movement are expressed in the story?

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