3. In Canto II: Queer, "Chapter 8: A Prayer for Another World," what is the significance of the phrase "Teach you, teach you, teach you, I’ll teach you the Electric Sliiiiide" (110)?

4. In Canto II: Queer, "Chapter 8: A Prayer for Another World," how does Hari's perspective on his father's hoarding habits evolve?

5. In Canto II: Queer, Chapter 6: A Prayer for Limitless," how does Hari describe his father, Daddy's, beliefs regarding God's gender?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Canto II: Queer Chapter 6: "A Prayer for Limitless," how does Hari's exploration of different belief systems reflect his search for a personal connection to spirituality?

2. In Canto II: Queer Chapter 8: "A Prayer for Another World," discuss the theme of disappearing in the chapter. How does Hari's perspective on disappearing change throughout the narrative.

3. In Canto II: Queer Chapter 6: "A Prayer for Limitless," what conflicts or contradictions arise in Hari's pursuit of faith?

4. In Canto II: Queer Chapter 6: "A Prayer for Limitless," how does Hari's relationship with his father reveal contradictory beliefs and ideas about religion and spirituality?

5. In Canto II: Queer Chapter 7: "Guilt and Gods," how does the chapter's conclusion reflect Hari's growth and readiness to confront his avoidance patterns?

6. In Chapter 5: "D*mb Smart," what role do the Hare Kṛṣṇa devotees play in the family's move to a new house?

7. In Chapter 1: "Carceral Dissonance," how does Hari's view of inner-child work contrast with his expectations of addressing systemic issues within the therapeutic process?

8. In Chapter 2: "A Prayer for my Father," how does Hari's experience during the car ride with his father demonstrate the emotional complexity of dealing with family, personal dreams, and the looming threat of disease?

9. In Chapter 1: "Carceral Dissonance," how does Hari's experience with inner-child work and therapy reflect his struggle to reconcile his historical awareness of systemic oppression with his personal journey towards healing?

10. In Canto II: Queer Chapter 8: "A Prayer for Another World," discuss the impact of the criminal justice system on Hari's family and his sense of unity. How do the experiences of incarcerated family members contribute to Hari's feelings of isolation and loss.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Chapter 19 highlights Hari's experiences with microaggressions, discrimination, and violence. Discuss how Ziyad addresses these experiences and his emotional impact and analyze the strategies he uses to cope and find resilience.