53 pages • 1 hour read
Saadia FaruqiYusuf Azeem Is Not a Hero
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2021A 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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Discuss the title of the book and its connection to the major themes. Why is Yusuf not a hero? How does the term “hero” simplify Yusuf and distort his actions?
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Analyze Yusuf’s experiences with the 20th anniversary of 9/11 and how the attacks impacted Uncle Rahman. What do Yusuf and Rahman have in common and how do their stories differ?
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Uncle Rahman looks up to Muhammad Ali. Describe what Rahman admires about the boxer. How does Rahman emulate Ali’s qualities? How does Yusuf manifest Ali’s ideals?
