Splendid Suns - Lesson 1 (Intro)

Show an image of the cover of A Thousand Splendid Suns for the class. Students will predict what the novel might be about (informed by the day's lesson). They will be asked to directly relate the title of the novel and cover image to their prediction. What predictions do they have? What allusions might the title contain? Might the title have a symbolic function?

Saib-e-Tabrizi 

Kabul

Why do think Kabul is feminized by the poet?  

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Saib-e-Tabrizi 

Kabul

In the context of the poem, what do you think the poet means by the phrase "the evil eye of man"?

Saib-e-Tabrizi 

Kabul

Select one metaphor or image from the poem that was the most significant for you. Why did this particular metaphor or image stand out to you?

Saib-e-Tabrizi 

Kabul

What connection can be made between the poem and the novel?

A Thousand Splendid Suns - Chapter 1

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