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The Language of Baklava

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2005

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Essay Topics

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By the end of the memoir, do you think that Diana ends up feeling more Jordanian than American? Or is she still equally divided between the two cultures?

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Diana’s father uses food to maintain his connections with his country and family. In what ways can food link a person to their culture?

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The memoir contains a great deal of humor despite the serious and sometimes sad events it depicts. How does Diana Abu-Jaber achieve this comedic touch?

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