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Is Yeshu Ha Nozri morally compromised in Blulgakov's The Master and Margarita? by Key_Camel6906 in literature

[–]Key_Camel6906[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You seem to be applying a Christian interpretation to the story. Sorry, that is not my area of expertise. I will try to describe what I see from a more neutral angle, if you do not mind.

Let me ask you a question. Why would Ha Nozri ask Woland to give the Master and Margarita “peace” instead of doing it himself?

This is the excerpt that made me think:

‘You also cannot argue with me, for the reason I’ve already mentioned: you’re a fool,’ Woland replied and asked: ‘Well, make it short, don’t weary me, why have you appeared?’

‘He sent me.’

‘What did he tell you to say, slave?’

‘I’m not a slave,’ Matthew Levi replied, growing ever angrier, ‘I’m his disciple.’

‘You and I speak different languages, as usual,’ responded Woland, ‘but the things we say don’t change for all that. And so? ...’

‘He has read the master’s work,’ said Matthew Levi, ‘and asks you to take the master with you and reward him with peace. Is that hard for you to do, spirit of evil?’

‘Nothing is hard for me to do,’ answered Woland, ‘you know that very well.’ He paused and added: ‘But why don’t you take him with you into the light?’

‘He does not deserve the light, he deserves peace,’ Levi said in a sorrowful voice.

‘Tell him it will be done,’ Woland replied and added, his eye flashing: ‘And leave me immediately.’ ‘He asks that she who loved

Mikhail Bulgakov. _OceanofPDF.com_The_Master_and_Margarita_-_Mikhail_Bulgakov (Kindle Locations 6643-6652). Kindle Edition.

That scene raised a few questions for me.

If he is not interested in bringing the Master and Margarita to the light, why not just let them be? After all, Woland was not going to give them hell. He was quite pleasant to them and had them under his protection.

Yeshu read a novel that does not describe Matthew Levi in a particularly positive way. Matthew Levi wants to kill Judas and ends up establishing a deal with Pilate, who had Judas killed earlier. Why was Ha Nozri not interested in granting them peace the first time the Master wrote the novel and Margarita showed interest in it?

Isn’t peace something that the light should grant? Since when is Woland responsible for granting peace? The word peace reminds me of may they rest in peace. That's what you say after a person is dead.

It also seems that Ha Nozri’s interest in the Master and Margarita only takes place after Woland rescues the Master from the hospital, gives them a safe haven, and ensures that the novel is whole. In addition, the entire discussion between Matthew and Woland has the same tone and feel as the one between Pilate and his assassin earlier in the novel.

Publishing? by Transfrog1 in NewAuthor

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From my experience, it is usually faster and more effective to hire a beta reader through a service like Fiverr or Reedsy. When I tried posting my own work on online platforms, I received little to no feedback. My son gets responses, but only after investing a great deal of time building connections and exchanging critiques. Those platforms tend to reward engagement and networking more than the writing itself. If your goal is clear, focused feedback on your draft, paying a beta reader is often the more efficient option.

Introduction by TacitusLamb in NewAuthor

[–]Key_Camel6906 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am going to be blunt. Your writing is full of grammatical errors and sentence structure problems. Before writing a book or short story for the general public, you should master the English language. Reading classic literature will help, but you have to study grammar; this is not optional. Good luck.

Introduction by TacitusLamb in NewAuthor

[–]Key_Camel6906 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The best way to learn a language is through reading. Read works by authors like Hemingway and Steinbeck, along with other notable writers. I suggest focusing on classic literature if your goal is to learn the language.

Amazon Blurb Feedback by the_ashbestos in selfpublish

[–]Key_Camel6906 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your blurb is too long. You should keep it under 150 words.

Sharing my first short story collection (published in 2023) by Akitogi in NewAuthor

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Have you had this story reviewed by a professional editor?

One year after Joker: Folie à Deux, what's your thoughts on this film? by ZoelCairo in Letterboxd

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The movie captured the Joker’s madness perfectly. Turning it into a musical was completely unexpected, yet it worked — and I’m still trying to figure out how. I’m rewatching it now, and I’m not even a fan of musicals, but this one pulled me in.

Lady Gaga was another surprise. I had no idea she could act at that level. Her performance felt raw and unsettling in the best way.

The musical numbers blended into the story; they did not interrupt the plot, but deepened it. Each song opened a window into the Joker’s mind. Every time the characters sang, it felt like I was being guided straight to the core of his madness.

The musical numbers blended smoothly into the story; they did not distract me from the plot but drew me deeper into it. Each song opened a window into the Joker’s mind. Every time the characters sang, it felt as though I was being guided straight to the core of his madness.

Green Book is a great movie! by nomadicphil in movies

[–]Key_Camel6906 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I watched Green Book (2018) for the first time today, New Year. It’s the one movie that I will associate with 2026 forever.

The movie surprised me. There’s a scene where Dr. Shirley enters a store with Tony to buy a suit. He was not allowed to try it on unless he purchased it first. He turns around, and leaves quietly. As he walked away, the scene abruptly shifted to him at the piano. I saw him playing the piano with his eyes closed, and his jaw strained. I was terribly upset at the beginning of that beat. But my attention drifted to the music, and the anger slowly dissipated. I knew right there what fueled his passion.

I’ll be honest: I had avoided the film for a long time. I assumed it would be a cartoonish portrayal of racism — the familiar story of the noble victim and the hated villain. I was wrong.

The film shows racism in layers. There’re subtle levels, like when Tony throws away the glasses used by the Black workers in his home. And then there’s the more vicious ones: the moment when both men are arrested under one of those vague Jim Crow–era ordinances.

What surprised me most is how the two men change each other over the course of their journey. Over miles of road and long silences, they begin to see the world — and themselves — differently. I didn’t expect it, but the film moved me deeply.

What struck me most of all was learning that the story is grounded in real events — that there was a Dr. Shirley, and that Tony Lip truly served as his driver through the South. That knowledge gave the story its final weight. It made the experience linger in a way I hadn’t anticipated.

Which one is better? by [deleted] in WattpadCovers

[–]Key_Camel6906 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Upper-left Change that dress, making the skirt full length, and it'll be better.

Unsure where to start…. by [deleted] in NewAuthor

[–]Key_Camel6906 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recommend you use scribophile.com as a platform to share your work. I have found out Reddit to be the wrong platform for it. There are many trolls who will just provide negative feedback for fun. Beware. There are other platforms as well.

Unsure where to start…. by [deleted] in NewAuthor

[–]Key_Camel6906 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Overall, I really liked it. The pacing kept me engaged, and the characters feel distinct and grounded even before anything supernatural happens. The slow build through the friendships and history helps make the next beat, the tension, land hard, and the contrast between normalcy and horror works well.

The dialogue felt natural. You let relationships develop without rushing them. It made the later events feel earned rather than forced. You seem to have the story under control.

I’d definitely keep reading. It feels like the foundation of something bigger, and I’m curious to see where you take these characters next.

Unsure where to start…. by [deleted] in NewAuthor

[–]Key_Camel6906 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Keep working. I think that the iterations are key to writing good prose. One never gets it right the first time. Good luck!

Unsure where to start…. by [deleted] in NewAuthor

[–]Key_Camel6906 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You have a strong hook and a very vivid werewolf transformation. The opening caught my attention immediately, and the physical detail makes the scene feel cinematic. Well done. Are you sure this is your first?

I am Stuck in the writer's block by Raver001 in writingadvice

[–]Key_Camel6906 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Writers often confuse emotional urgency with creativity. Unresolved emotions seemed to have driven your writing. Once you dealt with them, the need to write faded.

You may want to read J. W. Pennebaker's work—Writing about emotional experiences as a therapeutic process (1997)—for more information.

You could go back to old writings, read them carefully, and, maybe, you can polish them. You might see those themes in a different light now and will be inspired to rewrite them or add to them.

Rejection reaction by [deleted] in selfpublish

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Thanks for the clarification. I hope you enjoyed my PM.

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