Assimilation and Assertion

Download or read book Assimilation and Assertion written by Rachel Feldhay Brenner and published by Peter Lang Incorporated, International Academic Publishers. This book was released on 1989 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the subjects antisemitism and the Holocaust in Richler's works. The tension between Jew and Gentile is a constant theme, giving the perspectives of both sides. States Richler's belief that antisemitism is used today by Jews and Gentiles as an instrument for political power. Describes Richler's own experiences of antisemitism, the profound effect of the Holocaust on his consciousness, and the place of Israel in the post-Holocaust world. Points out his parody of antisemitism through role reversal, where the Jew becomes the aggressor. Compares Richler's work to that of other contemporary Canadian Jewish writers.