The Melting-Pot by Israel Zangwill
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| Author | Zangwill, Israel, 1864-1926 |
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| Title | The Melting-Pot |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Melting-Pot" by Israel Zangwill is a play written in the early 20th century. The work explores themes of immigration, identity, and cultural fusion in America, centering around the character of David Quixano, a young Jewish musician navigating his heritage and dreams in a new world. The title itself suggests a metaphor for America as a place where various cultures and ethnicities come together, often at odds with lingering prejudices. The opening of the play introduces the Quixano family—Mendel, David's father, and his elderly mother, Frau Quixano—who live in a modest home in New York. As the scene unfolds, Mendel juggles the challenges of their life in America, including cultural misunderstandings with their Irish servant, Kathleen, and the looming pressures of financial instability. A key moment arises when Vera Revendal, a beautiful young woman from a well-off background, enters, sparking both curiosity and conflict as David, who has just returned from a visit to a children's home, prepares to confront his identity and the expectations of society. The interactions set the stage for deeper themes of racial and cultural acceptance as the characters navigate their distinct backgrounds within the backdrop of a rapidly changing America. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Jews -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 23893 |
| Release Date | Dec 18, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 782 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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