Midaq Alley Chapters 1-6

Midaq Alley Chapters 1-6

Reflection, Review, Thoughts and Connections

Poll

Hamida and Abbas - do you ship it?

• Yes! Couple goals!

• Not in 100 years

• Maybe, but he needs to understand that she wants more from life than the alley

• Maybe, but she needs to be willing to adapt her life style for him

• Honestly? I am not sure at this point.

Okay, why?

Back up your thoughts!

Open Ended

Chapter 6 introduces us to Kirsha's perversions - what was your reaction?

Open Ended

Why do you think that Naguib Mafouz included this in the novel?

Share your thoughts

This is one of the more challenging parts of the novel, so why even include it?

Global Issues #1

• Culture

• Identity

• Community

• Connection to your HL essay + IO

Open Ended

Culture - What have been the most prominent elements of Egyptian culture and religion that you have noticed? Push yourself and see if you can think of elements of western culture(besides the radio).

Open Ended

Based on that, can you think of a "global issue" that is linked to culture in the novel?

Open Ended

Identity - what seem to be the most desirable/respectable traits in Egyptian culture at this time? What are the ones that are highly criticized?

Open Ended

Identity - is there a larger global issue we can find in the novel based on identity?

Open Ended

Community - We've already discussed who the more respected are, but what do you think are the unspoken rules? Or even the spoken ones?

If you are stuck consider the community in regards to culture.

Open Ended

From what you've heard today, what global issue presented in the novel are you most intrigued with?

Homework Reminder

Tomorrow - American Express Ad Practice

Friday - Chapter 7, 8, 9 = 13 pages

Monday = Jamboard Ad Analysis