![]() ![]() How does it pull the events of the book together? How important is family to Duddy, and how do you know?ġ2. This book is also about the importance of family. What aspects of society does he attack most?ġ1. Richler is a great satirist, one of the finest of our time. Do you think the criticism was justified? How does he portray Dingleman? Uncle Benjy? Auntie Ida? Cohen?ġ0. Richler was criticized for presenting negative Jewish stereotypes in this book. How important is it that this book is set in Montreal, Canada?ĩ. Richler has been called a regional writer. Duddy is a scoundrel, but what about his character makes him likable? And although he is often bad, he is never truly evil. In your opinion, what is the worst thing that Duddy does? How does he rationalize his actions?ħ. How are each of their experiences different or the same?Ħ. ![]() We see three generations of the Kravitz family. The Jewish immigrant experience is one theme in this book. What does Duddy have against MacPherson? How do you feel about what happens between them?ĥ. The motivations for behavior are complex, but if you were to pick out one primary motivator of Duddy's actions, what would it be?Ĥ. ![]() ![]() Who are Duddy's primary masters or teachers? What does he learn from each one?ģ. What was the "apprenticeship" of Duddy Kravitz? What was he learning about?Ģ. ![]()
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