Problem
Said offers an argument to explain perceptions of "Islam", your job involves three tasks: state the argument, evaluate it and apply it to movie or periodical.
In details provide a critical analysis of the book:
• What question(s) is the author raising? Are these important? Are these interesting? Does he address these questions? How?
• What is the central argument of the book?
• Who is Edward Said? Do you like him or not? Why?
• Criticize the author.
• Was he being judgmental?
• What does he hate?
• What observations does he make?
• When the book was written what was the political context?
• How does the hostage crisis relate to the book?
• What is the book subject?
• Is Said defending terrorism?
• How does he blame the experts and journalists?
• Is national security at threat?
• What is implied in the book?
• What is his biggest criticism?
• Did you like the book?