"The Magic Barrel" is a short story written by Bernard Malamud. The main idea of the story is the search for love and identity. The story revolves around Leo Finkle, a young rabbinical student who is struggling to find a suitable wife. He comes across an advertisement for a matchmaker with a "magic barrel" of potential brides. This sets him on a journey to meet the matchmaker, Pinye Salzman. Throughout the story, Leo encounters various potential matches, each with their own quirks and flaws.
Most jades play the same way, it doesn’t make it any less annoying though. You have to be patient, once you stop being patient and start getting frustrated you start losing.
Well one of the big arguments people made with this game is the lack of creativity with combos and watching the game at Top level vs casuals is basically exactly the same just way better execution. Well one of the big arguments people made with this game is the lack of creativity with combos and watching the game at Top level vs casuals is basically exactly the same just way better execution.
Throughout the story, Leo encounters various potential matches, each with their own quirks and flaws. As he interacts with these women, Leo begins to question his own beliefs and desires. He is torn between his traditional upbringing as a rabbi and his own personal desires for love and companionship.
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As the question states. Jade Idol,during turn one,whether I'm going second or first, Do I summon a 1/1 Jade Golem or do I shuffle it ? I used to shuffle it,but lately I've been summoning it. Results seem to be the same more or less..any thoughts ? Much appreciated.
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Perfectly Balanced
Depends on what you're going to face, tbh. I don't play Jade Druid, but vs something aggressive I'd go summon, so you can at least trade that Patches the Pirate, and get a 2/2 out of Jade Blossom later.
If you run Gadgetzan Auctioneer, I'd keep that Jade Idol for shuffling on your miracle turn.
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Ogre Magi
Depends on what you're going to face, tbh. I don't play Jade Druid, but vs something aggressive I'd go summon, so you can at least trade that Patches the Pirate, and get a 2/2 out of Jade Blossom later.
If you run Gadgetzan Auctioneer, I'd keep that Jade Idol for shuffling on your miracle turn.
Noted,thanks a lot ! :) Rollback Post to Revision RollBack #4 Dec 17, 2016 (Gadgetzan)- View User Profile
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Shield Bearer
It is conditional, but generally I summon it, to get the jade ball rolling.
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In my opinion, a turn 1 shuffle is almost always worse than summoning. When you shuffle the copies, you are making your draws worse, and the Jade Idol only gets out of hand with the Gadgetzan Auctioneer. When you summon you are accelerating the Jade Golems, making your other Jade cards better, and you don't need more than one Idol to copy them forever in the late game.
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Angry Chicken
Bro, in turn 1 i highly recommend to summon, as you start with a board and start the count of jade golems, the second jade idol that you get throughout the game you shuffle just because of the tempo, after that keep summoning until the last one if the game is fast enough, if its a control matchup shuffle more than ,(sorry for my english)
LOL. I am well aware of how scruby that looked, but this guy was always trying to hit me back and I figured I would try to d1 his ass several times. This is also a Jade issue. Jade players are so used to zoning that their game up close is crap. I'm pretty good with pokes because I main Jax and I was forced to learn the poke game, but zoners often lack this skill and I abuse that d1 when they can't challenge it.
Eventually, Leo meets a woman named Stella, who is deemed unsuitable by the matchmaker due to her past involvement with a man named Salzman. However, Leo feels a strong connection with Stella and realizes that love can come in unexpected forms. The story explores themes of self-discovery, the complexity of human relationships, and the idea that love can transcend societal expectations. Overall, "The Magic Barrel" is a thought-provoking tale that delves into the universal quest for love and the complexities of human connection..
Reviews for "The Influence of Jewish Culture in "The Magic Barrel" by Bernard Malamud"
1. Sarah - 2 out of 5 stars - I found "The Magic Barrel" to be rather dull and uninteresting. The characters lacked depth and the story felt predictable. The writing style also did not engage me, making it difficult to connect with the narrative. Overall, I was disappointed with this collection of stories and would not recommend it.
2. John - 1 out of 5 stars - "The Magic Barrel" was a confusing and disjointed read. The plotlines were convoluted and the characters failed to resonate with me. The author's attempt to explore complex themes felt forced and pretentious. I struggled to stay engaged throughout the book and ultimately felt unsatisfied with the overall reading experience.
3. Emily - 2 out of 5 stars - I found "The Magic Barrel" to be incredibly slow-paced and lacking in excitement. The stories seemed to drag on without any real payoff or resolution. The writing style was dry and failed to grab my attention. While I appreciate the attempt to delve into human emotions and relationships, it fell flat for me and left me feeling underwhelmed.
4. Michael - 2 out of 5 stars - The stories in "The Magic Barrel" were disjointed and difficult to follow. The lack of clear direction or compelling plotlines made it hard for me to connect with the characters. The author's writing style felt excessively verbose and detracted from the overall reading experience. I struggled to find any enjoyment in this collection and would not recommend it.
5. Laura - 3 out of 5 stars - While "The Magic Barrel" had some moments of interest, I found the overall reading experience to be underwhelming. The stories lacked a strong narrative structure and left me feeling confused at times. The characters were somewhat one-dimensional and failed to fully capture my attention. Although the book had its redeeming qualities, it fell short of my expectations.