Numerous secondary characters are central to the Golem and the Jinni’s story: Saleh, Maryam, Anna, Matthew, Sophia, Michael. Why does he keep the Jinni’s secret? What about the relationship between the Golem and Rabbi Meyer? Why doesn’t he destroy her?ħ. Describe the Jinni’s relationship with the tinsmith who released him, Arbeely. What is your opinion of the characters, the Golem and the Jinni? What do you like best about each of them? If you could have a magical power, what would it be?Ħ.

What do we learn about life-about what it means to be human-from Ahmad and Chava? How does each reflect particular aspects of the human character, both our noble inclinations and our flaws?ĥ. Why do you think Helene Wecker chose to set the story in turn-of-the-century New York? How do the experiences of the Golem and the Jinni mirror those of their fellow immigrants? Are their magical powers all that set them apart from their human neighbors? How might the story unfold if it were set today? What would Ahmad and Chava think about modern America? Would it be easier or more difficult for them to adapt and blend in to contemporary urban society?Ĥ. What are Chava and Ahmad like when we first meet them? What about at the end of the story? How do events impact who they are and what they believe about themselves and each other?ģ. How are their personalities reflected in their origins? How are the creatures similar, and how do those similarities draw them together? How are they different? What are their individual strengths-and what makes them weak? How do these influence their choices as events unfold? How do the Golem and the Jinni make each other better beings?Ģ.

Compare the Golem and the Jinni’s origins.

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