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kifflom
1 month ago
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In about 100 words, describe one of the metaphors or extended metaphors in "Hope, Despair, and Memory." Use quotes from the text

not previously discussed in the lesson and explain how the writer uses the metaphor to make a pathos-based argument.
English
1 answer:
Bond [7.5K]1 month ago
5 0
A Hasidic tale recounts that the esteemed Rabbi Baal-Shem-Tov, known as the Besht, undertook a critical and dangerous task: to expedite the arrival of the Messiah. The Jewish people, and mankind as a whole, were enduring too much hardship, overwhelmed by numerous evils. They needed to be rescued quickly. For his attempts to alter the course of history, the Besht faced punishment; he was exiled alongside his loyal servant to a remote island. In despair, the servant urged his master to use his enigmatic powers to return them home. "That is impossible," the Besht replied. "I have lost my powers." "Then please, offer a prayer, recite a chant, perform a miracle," pleaded the servant. "That's impossible," the Master answered, "I've forgotten it all." They both wept.
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