Who is the hero of the novel? How does the hero portray this heroism through acts of bravery? Give two examples.
- The hero of this novel is Haroun. He portrays this heroism through multiple acts of bravery as the story progresses. One example is by seizing the wrench from the Genie and refusing to return it until the Genie takes him to see the Walrus in Gup. Another act of bravery is by drinking the Wishwater so his father's storytelling talent can return. These acts are prime examples of bravery as they both were done for the benefit of other people.
How are politicians depicted in the novel?
- In Haroun and the Sea of Stories, politicians are depicted as corrupt and evil. For example, Mr. Buttoo was solely concerned with gaining political office and controlling the way society ran. Also, his greed and wealth is displayed through his ownership of many vessels on the Dull Lake. This depiction of Mr. Buttoo shows the greed and selfishness that symbolizes and stereotypes politicians as a whole.
Do you personally agree with the affinity Rashid feels for storytelling and the importance of it? Explain.
- Yes, I agree with Rashid and the importance of storytelling. As the novel progresses, the dynamic character of Haroun, begins to understand this importance. This epiphany persuades me, the reader, that without storytelling it is seemingly impossible to validate your life. By reading the book, I understand the underlying reason of the book. Haroun tries during the whole novel to bring importance back to his father's stories. However, he doesn't realize that he is writing and forming his father's greatest and most untold story, the story of his life. Therefore, I agree with Rashid in the fact that storytelling is of the upmost importance.
- The hero of this novel is Haroun. He portrays this heroism through multiple acts of bravery as the story progresses. One example is by seizing the wrench from the Genie and refusing to return it until the Genie takes him to see the Walrus in Gup. Another act of bravery is by drinking the Wishwater so his father's storytelling talent can return. These acts are prime examples of bravery as they both were done for the benefit of other people.
How are politicians depicted in the novel?
- In Haroun and the Sea of Stories, politicians are depicted as corrupt and evil. For example, Mr. Buttoo was solely concerned with gaining political office and controlling the way society ran. Also, his greed and wealth is displayed through his ownership of many vessels on the Dull Lake. This depiction of Mr. Buttoo shows the greed and selfishness that symbolizes and stereotypes politicians as a whole.
Do you personally agree with the affinity Rashid feels for storytelling and the importance of it? Explain.
- Yes, I agree with Rashid and the importance of storytelling. As the novel progresses, the dynamic character of Haroun, begins to understand this importance. This epiphany persuades me, the reader, that without storytelling it is seemingly impossible to validate your life. By reading the book, I understand the underlying reason of the book. Haroun tries during the whole novel to bring importance back to his father's stories. However, he doesn't realize that he is writing and forming his father's greatest and most untold story, the story of his life. Therefore, I agree with Rashid in the fact that storytelling is of the upmost importance.