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Allusion
Explanation and Analysis—Three Jewish Painters:
In Chapter 8, Anna is discussing Asher's future with him when she uses the following allusions:
“I asked Jacob which of the three he thought you might become.”
“The three?”
“Modigliani, Soutine, and Pascin. Pascin’s name was originally Pincas. Have you heard of those three? They were Jews.”
“I’ve seen some of their paintings.”
“They were dedicated people. You have not been beaten for drawing, have you?”
“No.”
“Soutine was severely beaten when he was young. When he was your age, I believe. You are thirteen? Yes. He was quite severely beaten. Orthodox Jews do not care much for painting, I understand. You are what is called a Hasid?”
Anna alludes to Modigliani, Soutine, and Pascin, all three of whom were Jewish painters who became very famous and successful. This demonstrates the weight of Asher's gift and the bright future ahead of him as a Jewish artist. However, the discussion of how Soutine was severely beaten when he was Asher's age calls attention to the danger that stands in Asher's way as a Jewish artist, especially a Hasidic Jew. Asher has already faced rejection within his community, and because of global prejudices against Judaism, he faces the danger of persecution in the wider world, too.
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