Amina's Voice

What are the specific ways that Amina’s Voice responds to and forms a message about Trump’s America? And what, ultimately, is that message? Use direct quotes in your answer.

Using direct quotes from the book, explain how Islamophobia directly impacts Amina’s voice. Ultimately, what is Khan’s message about Islamophobia in America?

How do Amina and Soojin’s experiences at school demonstrate the insidious and concrete effects of racism? Use direct quotes and examples in your answer.

Explain the significance of Thaya Jaan’s character. What message about Islam, Pakistan, and/or family life does Khan communicate through the character of Thaya Jaan?

Amina’s Voice is a modern-day coming-of-age story. How does Khan use conventions common to the genre, and how does her novel distinguish itself within the genre?

Compare and contrast Mr. and Mrs. Khokar as parents. What thematic messages does Khan form through these characters, and the ways that they both harmonize and clash?

Identify the specific ways that Amina’s position as a first-generation Pakistani-American girl impact her life and development. What distinguishes her from native-born white children in America?

What is the significance of the attack on the Islamic Center?

What does it reveal about Pakistani-American life, and what message(s) does Khan ultimately form through her portrayal of the attack?