Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from My Name Is Asher Lev

Object Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major objects in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Objects

Sculptures of Self - These objects become for Jacob Kahn and Asher a symbol of their lives and work, although they are often very temporary.

Hairlocks - This object is something that Asher wears that shows his religious roots. As he becomes an artist, he struggles with the decision of what to do with it and eventually chooses not to wear it at all.

Rivkeh's Desk - This object is a symbol for one character's developing her own life and career. When the character moves, she intentionally takes this object with her as...
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