The Conversion of the Jews

The Conversion of the Jews Questions and Answers

“You shouldn’t hit me about God, Mamma. You should never hit anybody about God—." Explain this quote from "The Conversion of the Jews."

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What is the significance of the blood coming from Ozzie's nose in "The Conversion of the Jews"?

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Where is the setting in this story?

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What were the consequences for Rhabbi Binder's and Oscar's heated discussion in The Conversion of the Jews?

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"The Conversion of the Jews," written by Philip Roth, refers to the American narrative. Can you give an example to it through Ozzie and his friend Itzie? How do they relate to it?

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In "The Conversion of the Jews," would this be a good thesis? Some feel that by taking a stand on hypocrisy and dying for a cause will reconcile secular issues with religious issues.

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What does this sentence mean in Philip Roth's story "The Conversion of the Jews," and how does it relate to the theme(s) of the story? It was the attitude of a dictator, but one—the eyes confessed all—whose personal valet had spit neatly in his face.

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