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Which internal conflict primarily torments Rowan throughout the narrative?
Which internal conflict primarily torments Rowan throughout the narrative?
- The conflict between his religious beliefs and his feelings for Nino. (correct)
- The dilemma of choosing between two different romantic interests.
- The struggle to balance academic success with personal relationships.
- The pressure from his family to pursue a specific career path.
Nino's primary internal conflict is best described as a struggle between:
Nino's primary internal conflict is best described as a struggle between:
- His desire for wealth and his commitment to a simple life.
- His artistic ambitions and the expectations of his family.
- His love for Rowan and his own self-acceptance as a transmasculine individual. (correct)
- His loyalty to his friends and his personal moral code.
What does Rowan's wish about Nino being born a girl reveal about Rowan's feelings?
What does Rowan's wish about Nino being born a girl reveal about Rowan's feelings?
- His wish to live a life free from familial obligations.
- His desire to conform to societal expectations and avoid the challenges of their relationship. (correct)
- His intention to end their relationship for religious reasons.
- His lack of genuine love for Nino.
What is the most significant fear that grips Rowan's heart towards the end of the narrative?
What is the most significant fear that grips Rowan's heart towards the end of the narrative?
Which of the following best describes the overarching theme of the narrative?
Which of the following best describes the overarching theme of the narrative?
From Nino's perspective, what is the most pressing question regarding Rowan's love for him?
From Nino's perspective, what is the most pressing question regarding Rowan's love for him?
The phrase "doomed, from the very beginning" suggests that the primary obstacle to Rowan and Nino's relationship is:
The phrase "doomed, from the very beginning" suggests that the primary obstacle to Rowan and Nino's relationship is:
What does Nino's abandonment of prayer and his former church indicate about his internal state?
What does Nino's abandonment of prayer and his former church indicate about his internal state?
If Rowan and Nino lived in a society that was more accepting, which of the following conflicts would likely still remain?
If Rowan and Nino lived in a society that was more accepting, which of the following conflicts would likely still remain?
Which literary device is most evident in the description of fate as 'cruel in the way it ties impossible hearts together'?
Which literary device is most evident in the description of fate as 'cruel in the way it ties impossible hearts together'?
Flashcards
Transmasc
Transmasc
A transmasculine person assigned female at birth.
Interpersonal Conflict
Interpersonal Conflict
Conflicts arising between individuals due to differing beliefs or values.
Internal Conflict
Internal Conflict
Experiencing conflict between one's beliefs and desires.
Longing
Longing
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Sinning
Sinning
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Doomed
Doomed
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Study Notes
- Rowan, a devout Muslim, and Nino, a transmasc femboy, were an unlikely pair brought together by fate.
- They defined their relationship as "just friends," but their actions indicated a deeper connection involving affection and longing.
- Rowan struggled with guilt due to his faith, wishing Nino was a girl to avoid the conflict.
- Nino felt torn between his faith, identity, love for Rowan, and concerns about Rowan accepting his true self.
- Rowan feared he might have negatively impacted Nino's life, with their love potentially leading to severe consequences.
- Their relationship was challenged by religion, family expectations, and the complexities of their love.
- The narrative suggests their love was destined to fail from the start.
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