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I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban
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Essay Topics
Malala’s grandfather appears to have limited support for his son. In contrast, Malala’s father fully supports her. How does her father’s support allow Malala to persevere? Include examples.
Malala’s mother gave up going to school because her cousins stayed at home. How is Malala different and why might she have not been influenced by other girls?
Malala shares a story about a TV show she watched. The show included a boy with a magical pencil. In what ways does the magical pencil relate to the life of her family and her own life?
From the day Malala is born, her father is proud of her existence. He even calls her Jani Mun, or soulmate. Do you think the nickname is fitting? In what ways is Malala her father’s soulmate? In what ways is she not?
After the flooding, Malala’s cousin calls Swat a valley of sorrow. Which event shaped the valley the most? Explain.
Persistence and perseverance is a recurring motif throughout the novel. Which character exhibits the most persistence and perseverance? Explain.
Malala laments that she is no longer the smartest in her class now that she is in Birmingham. In what way does this relate to her ongoing campaign for education?
People do not speak up in Swat or in Pakistan in general. Do you think the threat hanging over people’s heads is worth silence? Why or why not?
Malala is young. Is she a good figure to fight for girls’ education? Why or why not?
Despite the religious aspects of everyday life, many people remain ignorant to the Quran’s teachings. Would education fix this? Why or why not?
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