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Intelligence In Chaim Potok's The Chosen

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Intelligence can be found in many different forms such as, books, people, words, movies, thoughts, etc. Anyone can inhabit intelligence, whether one choses to find it depends solely on their perspective. “Sometimes a change of perspective is all it takes to see the light.” ~ Dan Brown. Chaim Potok does an excellent job on providing intelligence and different perspectives on intelligence within his characters. The usage of intelligence can make or break a person, if they use it modestly like David Malter respect is easily gained. However, if one like Danny Saunders starts to use intelligence as a bragging right, respect could be lost. The Chosen gives amazing insights into the characters lives while still giving a mysterious appearance. Intelligence

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