Philip Roth's 'Portnoy's Complaint' And 'The Ghost Writer': Jewish Culture, Thought Process, Guilt And Maturity
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15 pages in length. The inherent differences that lie between Philip Roth's 'Portnoy's Complaint' and 'The Ghost Writer' are indicative of the significant growth clearly attributed to the author's ability to better come to terms with what it means to be Jewish. In one manner, Roth delves deeply into the exploits of a man who experiences troublesome events in association with his religious heritage, as he attempts to assimilate into a society bent on prejudice and ridicule; on the other hand, the author turns a careful cheek by recognizing the innate difficulties incorporated into religious belief but in a decidedly more subdued fashion. The writer compares and contrasts the two novels. No additional sources cited.
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