Motivation. A motivation is a force that moves a character to think, feel, or behave in a certain way. As you read, decide how Leo Finkle’s motivations change as the story progresses.
Antihero. An antihero is a central character who lacks all the qualities traditionally associated with heroes.
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“The Magic Barrel” appeared in the short story collection of the same name, published in 1958. Containing influences of Yiddish folktales and Hasidic traditions, most of the stories in this collection depict the search for hope and meaning within the grim entrapment of poor urban settings. Scholars have noted that the stories in the collection also owe a debt to Hawthorne: like Hawthorne, Malamud combines “reality and the dream, the natural and supernatural.”
As you read, make a cluster chart to list Leo Finkle’s characteristics that classify him as an antihero.
When have you sought outside help to attain a goal?
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