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Literature Review - Bernard Malamud - The Magic Barrel


Literature Review - Bernard Malamud - The Magic Barrel

Bernard Malamud's story "The Magic Barrel" is a wonderful examination of the life of a confused young Jewish Rabbi. The story is set in uptown New York City, in the not too distant past. Mr. Malamud does an excellent job of describing the meager surroundings in which the story plays out. The setting in this story plays an especially important role since the people the main character Leo meets are from a variety of backgrounds, but all have the common thread of the New York City Jewish community.

The plot in "The Magic Barrel" unfolds as Leo, a young man studying to become a Rabbi is troubled to find a mate. He is made to believe it easier to find work as a Rabbi as a married man. Leo opts to use the services of a marriage broker to ensure he finds the right partner. The use of these "matchmakers" is still around today. Historically, these brokers were more...

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