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How does Mr. Mani connect a Sephardic family’s history with Diaspora and Israeli history?
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In Mr. Mani (1990), A.B. Yehoshua utilizes a complex and innovative narrative structure to connect the history of a Sephardic family to broader historical developments. The novel spans a period of 150 years, weaving the family's personal experiences into the significant events that shaped both the Jewish Diaspora and the history of the State of Israel. By tracing this multi-generational narrative, Yehoshua links the family's trajectory to the evolving realities of Jewish life, effectively bridging the gap between their ancestral heritage and the modern Israeli experience.1