The Last of the Just

Who is Blacksmith from The Last of the Just and what is their importance?

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The blacksmith is the Catholic man who pays close attention to Ernie during Mass. He judges Ernie to be a Jew by his appearance, specifically, his eyes. It is the encounter with the blacksmith that begins Ernie's conversion back to humanity.

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The Last of the Just