ENG San Francisco State University Understand Islamic Civilization Essay Summary
Question Description
You can follow the instructions to write the essay. 1 page single space. Choose one question below.
Answer one of the following questions:
Consider the theme of sexuality in the book. What attitudes do particular characters have towards sexual and romantic relationships? How do they negotiate these relationships? You can consider class, generational, and religious differences.
A novel often contains many stories interacting with each other. How do stories and texts within the book affect particular characters? You can consider the burned books, old family stories, historical legends, recipes, religious sermons, philosophical discourse, and poems.
Consider similarities between the time period in the book (1500) and our own time period. Through the eyes of a particular character, what comparisons can you draw?
Consider complexity and conflict. Identify and analyze a disagreement that one character has with another or an internal conflict.
Do you think Tariq Alis project of writing novels to help us understand Islamic civilization in a new way is successful? Using the story of the character you studied to show how he does or does not bring history to life.
What to Focus On
A clear thesis or driving claim.
Clear development of ideas.
Clear and specific use of language.
Quotes and close reading of the text.
Form
You can write in any form you like, including:
academic essay
personal essay
letter (from one character to another, from one character to someone in our time, from yourself to a character )
poem
fan fiction
scene from a play (dialogue or conversation)
comic book
a scripted video or podcast (please upload media in your post)
You are welcome to work on paper and submit a scan or photo of your work, especially if you are working in a visual medium.
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