Appropriatness

As his teacher, was what Lidia Mikhaylovna did appropriate? Can something be inappropriate, when the intentions are good?

"French Lessons"

The main character is taken under the wing of Lidia Mikhaylovna. Why? And how did this get him through school?

"French Lessons"

This was tough story to get through, I know! What are some of the character traits you see in the main character?

Torn Invitation-POV

How might this story be different if it were told from Harry's mother's perspective? Or Frankie's?

Torn Invitation- Harry

What is it finally that makes Harry realize that he is making a mistake about his mother?

The Torn Invitation

How important are appearances? We hear two different sides of the story: Don't judge a book by its cover, and the importance of a good first impression. Is it possible to be completely non judgemental?

Every Voice

I believe every voice can make drastic changes, no matter how old or how young you are. Latifa takes a risk. Whether it was worth it or not, is up for each individual to decide. Are you a risk taker, or do you prefer to play a more safe role?

Family

At the end of the novel, Latifa doesn't know the whereabouts of her brother or sister who were left in Afghanistan. Was Latifa's decision to help all the women of her country worth the risk of the loss of part of her family?

Novel Ending

At the end of the novel, the decision is made for Latifa, her mother, and her father to leave for Paris. Was it a wise choice for her father to go?

Conversation

If you could sit down with Latifa, what might you ask her?

Afghanistan

Latifa feels the world doesn't support the innocent citizens Afghanistan. How did you feel when you read some of her comments about this? Did they anger you? Did they make you want to do something? Did they make you feel defensive? Explain your thoughts.

Dynamic or Static

Would you consider Latifa to be a dynamic or a static character? Give support for your answer. In what ways does she grow/change or not change?

Latifa fights back

In My Forbidden Face, Latifa atempts to fight back against control of the Taliban. Can you think of an example of this? How does she defy the Taliban?