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Philip Roth Defender Of The Faith
1,307 wordsDefender of the Faith, by Philip Roth, is a short story that exemplifies the nature of Jewishness that is portrayed through the characters of Sergeant Marx and Sheldon Grossbart. Throughout the story, there is a recurring theme revolving around the dilemma Sergeant Marx must face in his decision to act as either a top sergeant, Jewish man, or human being (Paterson, 136). Marx's internal quarrels, in turn, cause him to constantly question his beliefs, thus leading him to a burdensome battle he mu...
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Point Of View P 78
872 wordsElizabeth Shelley Sergeants Shadow Shapes is a remarkable piece of literature that truly captures this young womans accounts of war. Her stories clearly show her views of the war and how she felt, being a part of it. From it we learn what the First World War was like for a nurse injured over seas. Being told first hand, and from her own accounts, Sergeant clearly shows the position of the women during World War I. Gender plays a major role in this excerpt from Sergeants Shadow Shapes. The author...
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