Chapter 1
1. Rivkeh (Asher's mother) says angrily, "The Rebbe killed my brother." What happened that has caused her to say this? Why do you think she says this…..what did the Rebbe have to with her bother's death?
2. When Asher is in his father's office and asks about his father's speaking a strange language, his father tells him that it is French and that he learned it at the request of the Rebbe. What is this suppose to mean? Why did he learn a language for the Rebbe?
3. After meeting Yudel Krinsky in the supermarket, Asher asks his father, "is he one of us? Why do you think Asher says this? And what would it mean to Asher if he were not?
Chapter 2
1. Asher responds that drawing is "from the sitra achra (other side), like Stalin. What has caused him to say this?
2. Why is Asher so fascinated with Russians? Who does he inquire to attain information about them?
3. What view point is My Name is Asher Lev, and in whose view point? Why is it important to know through whose lens we read the book?
4. What are two things that are at the heart of Laover society? Why do you say that? (Support your thoughts.) Take clues from all that is presented magazines, Radio, schools….(.Hint: Think back to how people are conformed-Animal Farm.)
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