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Philip RothDefender Of The Faith
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1959A 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
1.
This short story has been criticized by religious leaders of the Jewish community. In your opinion, what elements of the story might be considered deserving of their criticism?
2.
Which of the three young trainees inspires the most feelings in you while reading the short story? What are these feelings? Support your response with a character analysis of the trainee in question.
3.
Which of Grossbart’s deceptions is the most egregious, and why?
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