How does the author use color to affect the work?

Here, the student is given the chance to think about how the visual elements of the graphic memoir form influence the story, mood, and tone of the work. The can also consider how the shifting colors relate to the places they represent and the narrative plot.

How does Riad's identity compare to those around him? How does this represent the different places in which he is raised?

Here the students must analyze Riad's identity in relation to other characters. They can consider which characters have the largest impact on the development of Riad's identity, as well as think about how identity is formed in different societies.

What role do Riad's peers play throughout the work?

A majority of the characters Riad interacts with are adults. Students should focus on how he is influenced by his peers and...