Hologram for the King

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• Middelbare school
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• Leerjaar 5

A Hologram for the King

Today

- Plot

- Characters

- Themes

- Finish up assignment

- Finish up reading reader

What did you think of this book?

Would you recommend this book to someone else? Why or why not?

yes

no

Look at your assignment

- Answer question one in your own words

- What is the plot of this book? 

- You can use the internet! 

Does this films resemble (looks like) the book? Why or Why not?

2. From which perspective/point of view is the story told?

1. First person
2. Second person
3. Third person

Is this story told chronologically

Yes

No

"... was absolutely surreal; I’ve never seen anything like it. When I was there, there was little more than a grid of roads cutting through desert as far as you could see in any direction. But then, by the Red Sea, there were beautiful canals being carved, and you could see the possibility that the city presents. If it’s executed to any extent, it would be an incredible thing, on a physical and symbolic level." - Dave Eggers

What is the author talking about?

K.A.E.C. 2010

K.A.E.C. 2019

We have seen that the book takes place in Saudi Arabia, what do you know about this place?

Who is your favourite character? Think of a reason why.

What are some important themes in this novel?

Globalization of the economy / The decline of the economic power of America

Because of new technological inventions many aspects of the production process of goods transfers to places outside of the US. Therefore, other countries become important economic powers as well. This becomes clear through Alan’s thoughts about his ‘mistakes’ in the past in which his decisions led to, for example, the production of bikes being moved to China. Additionally, at the end of the novel the Chinese are allowed to provide IT services to KAEC, not Alan’s American company.

Now you! 

- Finish up your assignment

- we will check it together

Done? --> Reading reader text 1 + 2 or read the Kiterunner

Tomorrow

Bring:

LIFE

Reading Reader

The Circle or The Kiterunner