Midaq Alley Chapters 1-6

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

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

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).

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

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

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

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.

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