My Name Is Asher Lev Analysis
In the novel My Name is Asher Lev, by Chaim Potok; the reader is exposed to the conflict within an Orthodox Hasidic Jewish boy. In the beginning of this novel, Asher is able to balance his religious teachings with his desire to draw. His desire to draw causes Asher, to behave impulsively when he is younger and eventually Asher decides that his need to express himself through drawing is more important that the teachings of his religion. The elders in his faith are often disappointed and upset with his behavior and at the end of the novel; even his supportive mother is annoyed with Asher.
Throughout most of this novel, Rivkeh, Asher's mother, supports Asher's artistic development. Although Rivkeh herself struggles with Asher's desire to be
Throughout most of this novel, Rivkeh, Asher's mother, supports Asher's artistic development. Although Rivkeh herself struggles with Asher's desire to be