Reading Response: The magic Barrel

Sometimes it is hard to distinguish if I don't like a story because I don't like the main character in the story.  When asked if I liked "The Magic Barrel,"  I was ambivalent.  I am not a fan of Leo Finkle because he is arrogant and selfish.  Yet, there are times when an unsavory character (like Leo) can still bring out sympathy from me, making me emotionally invested in the story.  The only character that brought out sympathy from me is Salzman the match maker.  In reference to the classroom discussion, "do we think Salzman planned the match of Leo for his daughter Stella,"  I am ambivalent about that as well.  I go back and forth thinking it was premeditated or not.  This makes me wonder, why so much ambivalence towards one story, Danita? I honestly can't say right now.  One thing I am certain about is agreeing with Sarah in regards to how this was a perfect story to read upon STC's chapter 7 POV.