Talent, by definition, is the predisposition towards doing something. The word “Blessing” is associated with something good and pleasurable for the individual. The purpose of this paper is to discuss what art was for the hero of the book titled My Name is Asher Lev. Based on individual values and beliefs, artistic talent can become a blessing, a curse, or both. The truth of the matter, of course, lies in the eye of the beholder. The subject of talent and its purposes runs like a red line through My Name is Asher Lev, allowing the readers to decide on their own whether art and the ability to practice it is worth giving up so many things considered universally valuable and important in our lives. Talent is God’s gift to humanity, and what humanity does with it is their gift back to God. It touches on numerous subjects, such as the opposition of communal values to those of the individual, criticizes dogmatic views and perceptions of God, and promotes art as one of the truest ways of worshipping a higher deity (Gale, Cengage Learning 2016). The story of Asher Lev is one of the most poignant examples of Jewish-American literature.
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