My Name Is Asher Lev | Characters
The protagonist is Asher Lev, whose interest in painting has alienated him from his family and his community. The conflict with others caused by his artistic interests has also resulted in conflict within himself, as he struggles to understand the meaning and possible uses of his gift for painting. The novel portrays Asher's growth both as an artist and as a human being, resulting from his confrontation with suffering and conflict. Two other major characters are Asher Lev's father and mother, Aryeh and Rivkeh. Aryeh, who has worked to free Jews and preserve Jewish learning, disapproves...
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