Exodus Essay, Research Paper
Exodus
Exodus, by Leon Uris, is a novel of genuine Affirmation. One of the most
prevalent of the affirmative themes is the idea of growth. Many of the
characters learn a lot about themselves, and change tremendously in a
positive way. Earlier in their lives, these characters decided to live
their life one way, but throughout the book they change, and join each
other to unite. Fighting for their common religion and fundamental rights
brought them together in a way that is barely imaginable. In Exodus, Mr.
Uris shows that a common belief can bring people together, and which leads
to personal growth. During the course of the story, the characters who
show the most growth are Ari Ben Canaan, Kitty Fremont, and Dov Landau.
Ari Ben Canaan undergoes change through his relationship with Kitty. Ari
is what is known as a sabra. A sabra is actually a small fruit which is
hard on the outside and soft on the inside. This metaphor is used to
describe young Jewish freedom fighters, because of their hard exterior.
But inside, what drives them is their determination and deep emotions. Ari
Ben Canaan fits this description. What is different about him is that he
is at the very extreme. His exterior is hard and completely unemotional,
and he finds it impossible to get in touch with any of his emotions. When
Ari was 14 years old, while bringing grain to a nearby Arab village, he was
beat up by a gang of Arab boys and his grain was stolen. After that
incident, his father, Barak Ben Canaan, taught Ari to use a bull whip and
defend himself. At 15, Ari joined the secret Army of Self Defense, the
Haganah. A few years later, Ari s young wife Dafna was brutally murdered
and raped by Arabs. Instead of responding violently, Ari only deepened his
determination to keep the land of Palestine for the Jewish people. These
few events in Ari s life show the complexity of his personality and
experiences, and help to show just why Ari is so determined for the cause.
Years later, after meeting Kitty Fremont, Ari loves her, but cannot tell
her so. It is impossible for him to admit his feelings so easily, even
though truthfully he loves her more deeply than he loved Dafna. Through
their experiences together, they build a friendship, and both of them want
more than that but neither will admit it. What brings them to finally
accept each other is the death of Karen, which finally made Ari question
his ideals, after everyone has died. Ari breaks down and cries, something
he has never done before. He is not ready to completely change his ways,
he says to Kitty, “…it may be forever before I can ever again say that
my need for you comes first, before all other things…before the needs of
this country.” (page 599). But still, he has taken a giant leap and shown
his emotions, which shows a great amount of growth on his part.
Kitty Fremont also shows growth in her relationship with Ari, but she
personally grows more with her views on involvement with the Jewish movement,
and by being able to separate herself from Karen. In both of these areas,
Kitty starts out with one point of view, and is able to expand her thoughts
to include what is best for everyone. At first, Kitty wants nothing to do
with the whole thing, “Everything connected with Caraolos is neck deep in
politics. I am certain that the British have their reasons. I don t wish
to take sides.” (page 51). What makes her cooperate with the plan, and work
as a nurse in the Caraolos displaced persons camp, is the fact that Karen
Hansen Clement is there. Karen reminds Kitty of her dead daughter, Sandra,
and Kitty uses Karen as a replacement, to have somebody to love as a daughter.
She knows deep down that it is not Sandra and that she ll never have her
baby back, but she still lets herself become attached to Karen. Her intention
is to bring Karen back to America with her, but Karen wishes to stay in
Palestine. Kitty can not comprehend Karen s determination and love for the
land, which goes along with her lack of understanding with the cause.
Kitty sees everything as a foreigner, she doesn t feel as if the land belongs
to her, as the Jewish feel. She even convinces Karen to come to America after
Dov sends Karen a letter that he hates her. But then she realizes she cannot
leave, and that it would be cruel to force Karen to leave as well. A letter
from Harriet Saltzman is one of the things that changed her mind. This letter
read, “You have asked my opinion of the common denominator and the reason we
are able to get such quick recoveries and dynamic results from those children
who are borderline psychopaths. Well, I think you know that answer far better
than I. You gave it to me the first time I saw you in Jerusalem. The wonder
drug is “Eretz Israel.” The spirit is so strong here it seems unnatural.
They desire o
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