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My Name Is Asher Lev Study Guide

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by Chaim Potok
About 48 pages (14,466 words)
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My Name Is Asher Lev Study Guide consists of approx. 48 pages of summaries and analysis on My Name Is Asher Lev by Chaim Potok. Browse the literature study guide below:

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Asher claims that his artistic gift is a mystery, but he looks back at his ancestors in an attempt to understand the origin of his talent. Asher's father's great-great-grandfather lived in Russia, where he managed a nobleman's large estate. The wealthy nobleman, who was not Jewish, frequently became violent when he was drunk. Asher's father's great-great-grandfather eventually left the estate to lead a life of travel. According to Asher's father, his ancestor performed good deeds to bring the Master of the Universe into the world. Asher's mother says that he traveled to help people. In Asher's childhood dreams, his father's great-great-grandfather appears as a frightening figure, and he refers to him as the mythical ancestor. (read more)
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      Chapter 3
      Chapter 4
      Chapter 5
      Chapter 6
      Chapter 7
      Chapter 8
      Chapter 9
      Chapter 10
      Chapter 11
      Chapter 12
      Chapter 13
      Chapter 14

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