52 pages • 1 hour read
Diana Abu-JaberThe Language of Baklava
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2005A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
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By the end of the memoir, do you think that Diana ends up feeling more Jordanian than American? Or is she still equally divided between the two cultures?
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Diana’s father uses food to maintain his connections with his country and family. In what ways can food link a person to their culture?
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The memoir contains a great deal of humor despite the serious and sometimes sad events it depicts. How does Diana Abu-Jaber achieve this comedic touch?
