After earning a master’s degree in English literature, he served as a U.S. He then studied at Jewish Theological Seminary and was ordained as a Conservative rabbi. He began publishing his work while studying at Yeshiva University, from which he graduated in 1950.

Although his parents discouraged secular literature, Potok read Brideshead Revisited as a teenager, which inspired him to become a writer himself. The family were observant Orthodox Jews, and each of the children either became a rabbi or married one. GradeSaver, 24 April 2020 Web.Chaim Potok was the eldest of four children born to Jewish immigrants from Poland. Next Section Irony Previous Section Symbols, Allegory and Motifs How To Cite in MLA Format Anonymous 'My Name is Asher Lev Metaphors and Similes'. Will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback. You can help us out by revising, improving and updatingĪfter you claim a section you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft.

He knows the truth about his life and writing is an ideal vehicle for him to communicate and debunk all the falsehoods which have been spared by the vehicles outlined above. Lev holds that some avenues are used in propagating falsehoods instead of truth. Lev elucidates, “The fact is that gossip, rumours, mythmaking, and news stories are not appropriate vehicles for the communication of nuances of truth, those subtle tonalities that are often truly crucial elements in a causal chain.” The metaphoric vehicles relates to avenues which are exploited when relaying information. Partaking a trade which contravenes the expectations of his religion. So strong words are being written and spoken about me, myths are being generated: I am a traitor, an apostate, a self-hater, an inflicter of shame upon my family, my friends, my people also, I am a mocker of ideas sacred to Christians, a blasphemous manipulator of modes and forms revered by Gentiles for two thousand years.” The metaphorical “traitor and apostate” is grounded on Lev’s art which entails painting the crucifixion which is contrary to his religion. As a matter of fact, observant Jews do not paint at all-in the way that I am painting. Yes, of course, observant Jews do not paint crucifixions. Written by people who wish to remain anonymousĪsher Lev declares, “I am an observant Jew. We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own.

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