The Chosen/Characters

Daniel Saunders
A gifted adolescent and the son of Rebbe Saunders. He is trapped between being The Dutiful Son and following his family dynasty and between going after his own goal of becoming a Psychologist.


 * The Dutiful Son
 * Reluctant Heir
 * Teen Genius
 * Training from Hell: He's been raised in silence, ostentatiously to teach him to look into his own heart instead of looking for other's opinions.
 * The Woobie

Reuven Malther
The first person narrator and something of an Ishmael. When Danny Saunders hits him in the eye with a baseball, the two of them become unlikely best friends.


 * A Friend in Need
 * The Smart Guy: He's a math genius.
 * Supporting Protagonist

Rebbe Saunders
The heir of a dynasty of Hassidic Rebbes. He is apparently cold towards his oldest son, Daniel, as he expects the boy to carry on the legacy and all the weight that entails.
 * Jewish Father: Well yes, he is basically a male Jewish Mother.
 * Rabbi Man
 * Magnetic Hero
 * Meddling Parent: Played with.
 * The Patriarch
 * Tough Love
 * Well-Intentioned Extremist

David Malther
A Scholar and Zionist activist, his clash of opinions with the Rebbe threatens Danny and Reuven's friendship.


 * Fired Teacher
 * A Friend in Need: At the Library, he assists Danny's 'rebellion' against his father by helping him find good secular books.
 * Gentleman and a Scholar
 * Good Parents
 * Open-Minded Parent
 * Patriotic Fervor: For the Zionist cause.