Discuss Abdullah's prophecy. Do you think it is fair that Abdullah's father treated him poorly all his life because of the fortune teller's predictions? Do you think Adbullah's relatives acted the same way because Abdullah was considered to be a disappointment to the family?

Discuss the friendship between Abdullah and Jamal. What event occurs to escalate the friendship?

Fatima was the first wife of Abdullah's father. Therefore, the woman was no relation to Abdullah since he was the product of his father and his father's second wife. Why do Fatima and her family have such control over Abdullah?

Examine Abdullah's elaborate fantasy. Which parts of the fantasy do you think Abdullah might wish to change while he is experiencing it in reality? Why?

Discuss the relationship between Hasruel and Dalzel. What causes Hasruel to take on the responsibility of caring for Dalzel? How does...