Lit circles (I am Malala) summary analysis Unit 4 aos 2. Chapters 15.20,21. PDF

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notes on chapter summaries for I am Malala, specifinally chapters15, 20, 21 plus points for comparion to Pride. analytical features, devices and breif summaring of charecterisation, of key charecters throughout the text. Link to big ideas and events to further understandin of the tedxt....

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Chapter 2(My Father the Falcon) Timekeeper/recorder: Summariser: Comprehension and Discussion Facilitator: Reporter: 1) What issue did Malala’s father overcome in his youth? Malala’s Father had a stuttering problem, which troubled his parents and brought him shame. 2) Was the “restricted” life of women always the case in Malala’s home region? Women in Pakistan are not given the same opportunities and treated the same. 3) What events ushered in this more restrictive time? 4) Was Malala’s father a jihadi? No but he wanted to be a Jihadi. 5) Why is Malala’s father called a falcon? Because of the courge he demonstrated in regards to sticking up for individuals right to education despite external factors that could not be controlled (gender, race ect) 6) What values and principles did Malala get from her father? Malala inherited many traits from her father including the drive to success and fearlessness towards speaking out about what is fair and Link to key ideas of the text and beyond: *Include evidence Identity (gender/sexuality/class): Malala is surprisingly judgemental in the way she tells her story. She implies that Pakistan’s recent outbreaks of violence and extremism are not an inherent part of Pakistani culture. On the contrary, they’re indicative of a recent change in the country, one influenced by the West, but which is now turned against the West. Because this is a relatively new phenomenon, Malala suggests it can be unlearned. Injustice and Prejudice: One of the major themes of the book is the relationship between the United States and Pakistan. Many American readers might not know about American involvement in Pakistan, and especially might not be aware that the US once supported Osama bin Laden and provided him with weapons. America likes to present itself as a benevolent force in the world, but from the perspective of many other countries(In this context Pakistan) is not so favourable.

Summary + Analysis - Malala discusses the trials Ziauddin endured in launching his own school - To begin with, Ziauddin's father had expected him to become a doctor, and he was displeased by Ziauddin's interest in education. Thus, when Ziauddin was offered a place at Jahanzeb College, Rohul Amin refused to help with living expenses. - Malala recalls that Ziauddin was saved when Nasir Pacha, a distant relative, offered him room and board. - A man named Akbar Khan became Ziauddin's mentor and loaned him money to meet college expenses. - After graduating from Jahanzeb College, Ziauddin and his dear friend Mohammad Naeem Khan used their savings to start an English-language school in Mingora. - This partnership was fraught with personality clashes and eventually dissolved. - Hidayatullah, another investor, took Naeem's place, and with Hidayatullah’s help, Ziauddin was able to launch the Khushal School. - Unbeknownst to Ziauddin, this was only the beginning of more problems. Public officials expected Ziauddin to pay a large bribe to register his primary school, while parents were wary of trusting their children's education to an independent school. In the midst of this, Ziauddin married Toor Pekai and went into debt to pay for some of the wedding expenses. More financial difficulties and two flash floods soon followed, damaging the school. Despite these setbacks, Ziauddin was able to rise from the ashes to rebuild the Khushal School. Analysis: - In Chapter 3, Malala continues to describe both local culture and global events. - She relates to her paternal Uncle Khan taught in the village of Sewoor, where we see an informal class hierarchy that marginalizes the working poor, much as girls are disenfranchised in Pashtun culture. - Malala’s mention of Ziauddin’s beliefs and the collegiate wing of the Jamaat-e-Islami adds to historical and cultural context. Discussion notes “School wasn’t the only thing my aunts missed out on. In the morning when my father was given a bowl of cream with his tea, his sisters were given only tea. If there were eggs, they would only be for the boys. When a chicken was slaughtered

Zia and bin Laden certainly aren’t models for human rights, but the US supports them because they fight against the USSR. Pride (cultural/social): I Am Malala is a book about the life of its main character, but it’s also designed as a Westerner’s introduction to Pakistan. It’s assumed that the reader has little to no knowledge of Pakistan’s history, and so Malala gives a basic overview that would be redundant to a Pakistani reader. Malala wants to be a representative of her country, as well as a representative of human rights. The importance of supportive relationships (activism and altruism): Instead of practicing the familiar law of “an eye for an eye,” Ziauddin sacrifices his own health and well-being to help other people, even the people who have wronged him in the past. While these details in the book may seem like tangents to the story, they’re actually critical for understanding the way Malala looks at the universe. From a young age, she’s had an excellent role model. The fight for Human Rights: Repression: Women aren’t basically able to get and education after a certain age and in Pride the

for dinner, the girls would get the wings and the neck while the luscious breast meat was enjoyed by my father, his brother, and my grandfather. “From early on I could feel I was different from my sisters,” my father says.” Question answers 1)No 2)Some obstacles Malala's father faced when he wanted to attend Jehanzeb college were his father refused to pay for his living expenses, he needed money to live on, Pakistan doesn't have student loans, and he had no family whom he could stay with. 3) He saw education for girls a key to the future, he believed education would make Pakistan more unified and enlighten the country. She was a modern Islamic leader and promised progressive change in Pakistan. 4)She is former prime minister of Pakistan and she was the first woman to head a democratic government in a Muslim majority country. 5)He was Malala's father's good friend and partner in running the school. He used his savings to help Malala's father start the school. He shared the same philosophy on education and educating girls as Malala's father had. 6) One of Malala’s fathers great heroes, a warrior poet from Akora just south of Swat, who tried to unify all Pashtun tribes against the Moghuls in the seventeenth century. 7) It was difficult. There were not enough people in the village who wanted an english education.

Chapter 15(Leaving the Valley) Timekeeper/recorder: Summariser: Comprehension and Discussion Facilitator: Reporter: 1) Why does Malala and her family leave the Swat Valley? 2) What is an IDP and how long was Malala and those like her considered an IDP? 3) Why did Malala’s father split from them? Do you think he was right to do so? 4) Why do you think Malala was so happy to see Moniba? Link to key ideas of the text and beyond: *Include evidence

Summary Malala relates that the mass departure of people out of the Swat Valley was the largest exodus in Pashtun history. The Taliban allowed for only one path out of Mingora; all other roads were blocked off. Although many refugees were housed in Mardan and Swabi, Malala tells us that her family made their way to Shangla. At one point during the journey a man attacks her mother in which she promptly fights off the man, leading to Malala having a newfound respect

Identity (gender/sexuality/class): When leaving Mingora she seems remarkably calm. Partly because she turns to Islam for guidance and comfort. An especially powerful part of Malala’s book is the fact that she fights radical Islam not with Christianity or secularism, but with moderate, sincere Islam. Injustice and Prejudice: At school, she finds that people distrust her because she’s a woman at her old school in Mingora, this simply didn’t happen. Pride (cultural/social): The family in Shangla is surprised that Ziauddin has brought his family there, since it’s likely that the Taliban will invade Shangla next, forcing him to uproot his family once again. Ziauddin seems curiously short sighted in this section, and his decision to bring his family to Shangla is fundamentally an optimistic one: he thinks that he’ll be able to return to Mingora soon enough. Courage and Sacrifice: The area has become too dangerous for a family to live in. Malala is particularly heartbroken with the news of leaving because she loves her home. Malala’s connection to her community is never clearer than in this section, when she’s forced to say goodbye to it. She’s not even a teenager at the time, but she’s forced to endure far more danger and adversity than the typical adult. The importance of supportive relationships (activism and altruism): Malala reunites with Moniba. Malala was happy to see Moniba because they had separated before they could resolve their problems. Also, Moniba was a reminder of a safer time, while they were going through some difficult ones. The fight for Human Rights: Malala continues to give interviews with radio stations, since her father remains an influential man. It’s remarkable that both Malala and Ziauddin continue with their political projects even when they’re refugees. This is a testament to their own intelligence and initiative as well as to the generosity of their friends and family.

Discussion notes -Malala’s connection to her community is never clearer than in this section, when she’s forced to say goodbye to it -Even in moments like this, we recognize that Pakistan is still full of good, generous people -Ziauddin seems curiously short sighted in this section, and his decision to bring his family to Shangla is fundamentally an optimistic one -It’s remarkable that both Malala and Ziauddin continue with their political projects even when they’re refugees. -Malala isn’t even a teenager, but she’s capable of great maturity and mental insights. Like seeing past her own wants and needs to focus on the bigger picture Question answers 1) Malala and her family leave Swat because the Taliban and the army is about to have a battle near the valley, and it is just too dangerous for them to be there 2) IDP stands for internally displaced persons/people. Malala and the others like her were considered IDPs for weeks until they found somewhere to live. 3)Malala's father decided to separate from his family because he wanted to warn the citizens of Pakistan about the difficult lives the IDPs were living. Although the choice he made was a hard one, he was right to do so because he did it to save the lives of hundreds of people. 4)Malala was happy to see Moniba because they had separated before they could resolve their problems. Also, Moniba was a reminder of a safer time, while they were going through some difficult ones.

Chapter 21(God, I entrust her to you) Timekeeper/recorder: Summariser: Comprehension and Discussion Facilitator: Reporter: 1) As Malala describes how she was rushed to the hospital and the media circus that surrounded it, what do you think was the collective feeling of Pakistani citizens, specifically Swat residents? 2) Even in the midst of Malala’s serious injury, what was the connection with the military, its hospital, and views about their role/impact? 3) What was the general message sent by the Taliban in their statement about Malala’s shooting? Do you believe it was honest? 4) After the British physicians visited Malala in the hospital, what concerns were raised? Do you think that was a pivotal point in her recovery? If so, why?

Link to key ideas of the text and beyond: *Include evidence Identity (gender/sexuality/class): It’s important to note that it is only Malala’s fame that garners her this expert medical attention. While the thousands of others killed by the Taliban didn’t have such luck. Injustice and Prejudice: We learn that two of Malala’s classmates were also injured by the Taliban soldier. It’s a powerful reminder that violence and intimidation always have unintended consequences that weaken one’s. We’ve seen this in both the Taliban’s suicide bombings and the US drone strikes. Both of which kill all sorts of innocent people and here we see it again in the shooting. Pride (cultural/social): Even when the entire nation is gathered around the TV for news of Malala’s survival, Malala notes that there are plenty of other people much more deserving of the nation’s sympathy.

Summary -Malala relates that Usman the bus driver rushed to the hospital once he realized that she had been shot. Two of Malala's classmates, Shazia and Kainat, had also been shot. -At the hospital doctors reassured Ziauddin and Madam Maryam that the bullet had missed Malala's brain -From the hospital in Mingora, plans were made to airlift Malala to the Lady Reading Hospital in Peshawar. Upon landing, however, Malala was taken to the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) instead.There the army neurosurgeon warned against surgery. After Malala began vomiting blood and her brain began to swell, however Colonel Junaid opted to operate the five hour operation -Malala reports that the governor gave Ziauddin 100,000 rupees to pay for her treatment. Many important public officials and politicians also gathered at the hospital to show their support -At this time the Taliban issued a statement claiming responsibility for the shooting - In this chapter, Malala relates that she was also assessed by two British specialists, Dr. Javid Kayani and Dr. Fiona Reynolds, both from hospitals in Birmingham -The specialists warned that Malala's survival was being jeopardized by inadequate aftercare. Following surgery the doctors had neglected to monitor her CO2 levels and blood pressure on a consistent basis

Discussion notes -In this part of I Am Malala, Malala is describing events that she did not, properly speaking, witness -Even when she thinks back on her shooting, it’s very telling that Malala thinks of the pain she caused her father, rather than the pain she endured herself -It’s a powerful reminder that violence and intimidation always have unintended consequences -Tor Pekai has been remarkably absent from the book so far -The aftermath of Malala’s shooting is a convoluted manipulation of politics as well as medicine -Despite his youth, Colonel Junaid shows himself to be a highly competent surgeon. Indeed, he saves Malala’s life almost single handedly -We begin to see where the story is going: Malala will spend the next three months recovering from her injuries -As the book goes on, the Taliban seem increasingly clumsy and incompetent

Courage and Sacrifice: As the book goes on, the Taliban seem increasingly clumsy and incompetent. They now claim that they only killed Malala because of her statements about Obama, as if they realize that by shooting her, they only strengthened her influence regarding other causes. The importance of supportive relationships (activism and altruism): Even when she thinks back on her shooting, it’s very telling that Malala thinks of the pain she caused her father, rather than the pain she endured herself. Malala is seemingly so naturally selfless that even when she thinks about her brush with death, an event about which it seems morally defensible to be selfish, she can only think of her family. The fight for Human Rights: At times, it seems that the entire nation has turned against Malala because of her advocacy for equal rights. But at other times such as now for instance. It’s clear that Malala has broad, loving support from the people of Pakistan.

-Reynolds and Kayani introduce a political element into Malala’s treatment -Even when the entire nation is gathered around the TV for news of Malala’s survival, Malala notes that there are plenty of other people much more deserving of the nation’s sympathy Question answers 1) Everyone's emotional level was at a great high because they were in fear and they wanted to know what had happened. 2) The connection was they were seen by the same doctors because the military doctors are more experienced. 3)The Taliban almost immediately claimed responsibility for shooting her. They insist that they attacked her because of statements she made the previous year about admiring Barack Obama, not because of her support for women’s education. The Taliban declare that anyone who opposes them will be shot, just like Malala.. 4)Reynolds and Kayani introduce a political element into Malala’s treatment. Although Colonel Junaid is a doctor, and thus is tasked with giving Malala the best treatment possible, the possibility of moving Malala to better facilities in a foreign country will have to be evaluated in political as well as medical terms....