This paper compares two different
novels by Isaac Bashevis Singer. The first, "The Slave", is a personal look at the role
of
religion in life, while "Satan in Goray" is a larger-than-life look at religious Messianic fervor. The paper looks at the background and upbringing of the author and explains how he came to write about these topics. Both
novels are centered on the theme of religion and delve deeply into a number of passions.