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1. Orientalism and its effects on both Western and Eastern societies are a key theme in the Season of Migration to the North and Only in London. Pick a character from either text and explain how he or she relies on Western stereotypes of the Near East to interact with West in London. Students may link their analysis of a character and draw upon how Orientalism affects the post-colonial world whether drawing upon films, news, or appearances of Orientalism within their own personal experiences.
2. Setting is a very important in Midaq Alley and we can in fact learn a lot about this novel’s characters through the attitudes they have about living in Midaq Alley. Please choose at least two characters and compare the attitudes they have about Midaq Alley. What does this reveal about these characters?
3. While setting is very important and in many ways distinct in Midaq Alley, the film Callejon de los Milagros show us how “midaq alleys” may exist elsewhere in the world. What characteristics of Midaq Alley may be applied universally and how is this shown in Callejon de los Milagros?
4. Existentialist themes are prevalent in the London-centered texts of Season of Migration to the North and Only in London. Pick a character from either text and explain how the individual grapples his or her development through acts of their own will.