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Exploring the internalization of anti-Semitism, the narrative examines how some Jews distance themselves from their heritage in search of meaning elsewhere. Utilizing the metaphor of the Wicked Son from the Passover seder, it critiques the tendency to overlook Jewish identity in favor of other beliefs and ideologies. Mamet's incisive prose and sharp insights highlight the ongoing perception of Judaism as the Wicked Son in society, delivering a profound commentary on the complexities of Jewish identity and the impact of external hatred.
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The Wicked Son, David Mamet
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- Released
- 2009
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- Title
- The Wicked Son
- Subtitle
- Anti-Semitism, Self-Hatred, and the Jews
- Language
- English
- Authors
- David Mamet
- Publisher
- Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 208
- ISBN13
- 9780805211573
- Category
- Social sciences, Esotericism and Religion
- Description
- Exploring the internalization of anti-Semitism, the narrative examines how some Jews distance themselves from their heritage in search of meaning elsewhere. Utilizing the metaphor of the Wicked Son from the Passover seder, it critiques the tendency to overlook Jewish identity in favor of other beliefs and ideologies. Mamet's incisive prose and sharp insights highlight the ongoing perception of Judaism as the Wicked Son in society, delivering a profound commentary on the complexities of Jewish identity and the impact of external hatred.