Monsieur Ibrahim and the Flowers of the Koran

What role do slang and slurs play in the novella? Why do colloquialisms all but disappear as the work draws to a close?

The work’s title implies that Monsieur Ibrahim and the Flowers of the Koran will delve heavily into religious matters. Is this the case? What role does religion play in the novella?

While the work’s primary action occurs on the Rue Bleu in Paris, other streets and locales also figure in the narrative. How does the author portray these places? How are they significant to character and plot development?

Describes Moses’s relationships with his parents. How do these bonds evolve or dissolve throughout the narrative?

What stylistic elements of the novella speak to its theatrical origins?

How does the novella depict women?

How does humor function in Monsieur Ibrahim and the Flowers of the Koran? Discuss each protagonist’s use of humor.

How does Moses’s outlook on life change over the course of the work? What factors contribute to this evolution?