Vybrané postavy Chaima Potoka a jejich rezistence k asimilaci

Hadlová, Petra

Thesis abstract in English The thesis analyzed the general tendency of American Jews and their descendents to resist assimilation with a much higher probability than the other immigrant groups present in the United States of America. The thesis approached the problematics through sociological, psychological and religious perspectives as well as through cultural studies and literature studies. The thesis established three major aspects of Judaism, on whose basis, it explored the reasons for the notable defiance to assimilation. These three were concluded to be: religious aspect of Judaism along with the significance of family and community, and the focus on both religious and secular education rooted in Judaism. The thesis reached the conclusion that the assimilation in the Jewish community is and will remain significantly slower and the changes will occur mainly in stringency of denomination and the gradual shift towards less orthodox forms of the religious practice. The thesis has been examined and proved based on two novels by an acclaimed orthodox Jewish writer Chaim Potok, which were selected to be The Chosen and My Name is Asher Lev. The thesis focused on the work of Chaim Potok because he is an exceptional writer appreciative of the Jewish heritage and culture and in his novels he pays tribute to...

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