Outline the history of the Algerian War and connect that history to allusions in the story. What kinds of events would have led to Balducci's and Daru's questions about the Prisoner's loyalties and talk of impending war? Who might have written the threatening note on the chalkboard?
Research the basic principles of Islamic law. Under what circumstances would the Prisoner have been guilty of a crime for killing his cousin? Under what circumstances might the action.....
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