My Forbidden Face Seminar Questions Name ______
Develop an answer for each of the questions or statements below. Make sure to be clear in your writing and provide specific support for your answers. Page numbers are provided to help guide you, but DO NOT USE DIRECT QUOTES. You must PARAPHRASE information (put the ideas into your own words, with no more than three words in a row from the original text). Avoid general statements! You will receive a test grade for your responses. The number of sentences and quality of your writing will determine your grade. In order to possibly receive an A, you must write 5 quality sentences; for a B, you must write 4 quality sentences; 3 quality sentences will earn you no higher than a C.
These questions will provide the basis for our seminar discussion on the book. You must bring in a hard copy of your responses on that day, which is Thursday, October 7th. You are also required to upload your responses to turnitin.com by midnight that same night.
1. Find evidence for Latifa’s views on her loss of freedom. (p. 7,11,92)
2. How is typical life in Afghanistan different from that in America? (p. 17,19,169,172)
3. Why do Afghanis have such strong resistance to foreign invaders? (p. 24)
4. What is meant by the quote, “Joy and sorrow are sisters”? (p. 25)
5. How is each of the family members affected by the war(s)?
6. Discuss the symbolism behind the canary in the cage. (p. 39)
7. According to Latifa, why do people not openly rebel? (p. 61)
8. Why is it impossible to live without men in this type of societies? (p. 64)
9. Give examples of Taliban propaganda. (p. 67)
10. What are some of the daily threats women faced under the Taliban rule? (p. 60, 69)
11. Describe the relationship between Afghanistan and Pakistan. (p. 81-84)
12. What are some of the atrocities of life under the Taliban?
13. Why do the Taliban do what they do? What is their purpose? (p. 159-160)
14. What do the relics on the road represent?
Why do Afghanis hate the Soviets? (p. 77, 129, 140, 165)
15. How has/does the world responded to the situation in Afghanistan? (p. 96, 148, 195)
16. For what does Latifa hope and pray? (p. 118, 198-199)
17. What pulls Latifa out of her depression and into action? (p. 120-127)
How is the underground school operated?
18. How is Latifa’s family history a symbol of Afghanistan? (p. 131)
19. Describe the ethnic war occurring in Afghanistan. (p. 141)
20. In what ways do Latifa and her family attempt to continue living normal lives? (p. 33, 142, 156)