The Forgotten | Ideas for Group Discussion
One topic for discussion is the father-son relationship between Elhanan and Malkiel; they become closer upon Malkiel's understanding of Elhanan's actions (or more precisely, his one tragic inaction) during the Holocaust. As the novel progresses, Malkiel acquires a better understanding of Elhanan's pain and his need to maintain his gradually depleting memory.
Jewish mysticism is another subject for debate. It plays a major role in people's lives during the Holocaust, and it helps the reader understand the values of the Jewish people. The gravedigger's story of the Great Reunion—an...
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