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Who is Faruk?
Who is Faruk?
A man of the road who hallucinates due to hunger and thirst.
What is a Man of the Road?
What is a Man of the Road?
A man who possesses nothing and is not possessed by anything, above ambitions and troubles.
What does Alia do?
What does Alia do?
What is the Hidden House?
What is the Hidden House?
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Faruk has a strong relationship with Alia.
Faruk has a strong relationship with Alia.
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The ______ is a meditation and remembrance ritual.
The ______ is a meditation and remembrance ritual.
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What was the moral of the story of the Serpent with Feathers?
What was the moral of the story of the Serpent with Feathers?
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Describe the environment of The Road.
Describe the environment of The Road.
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What does Faruk chant during Dhikr?
What does Faruk chant during Dhikr?
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Study Notes
Characters
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Faruk: A man of the road who hallucinates. He is old and has a blank expression, a sad look, and lost eyes. He wears a long tunic, has a long beard, messy hair, and is somewhat dirty. He helped Alia escape prison.
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Alia: A young woman who is accustomed to fighting. She lives with her family in the Hidden House. Her family welcomed Faruk. She escaped prison with Faruk's help.
The Man of the Road
- A man of the road possesses nothing and is possessed by nothing.
- They are above ambitions and troubles of life.
- They spend their days looking for food or water.
- They have vivid hallucinations.
- Some people believe they are valuable, while others consider them ambiguous.
Places
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The Road: A hot and barren land with unusual animals. The wind hits your face, and there is a unique smell of wildflowers.
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The Prison: A dim and guarded place. Faruk is mocked by the guards because he is eating chicken.
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The Hidden House: A cabin in the forest that belonged to Alia's deceased father. It is a refuge where Alia's family lives. The guards are looking for it.
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The Tower: The tallest building in the city, it belongs to the king.
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The City/Park: The city has a square in the middle. There are many people and two guards who walk around.
Important Things
- Dhikr: A meditation and remembrance ritual. It involves litanies, chants, and dances. Faruk performs an old, forgotten Dhikr, the one of the feathered serpent. This is a crucial task for him as a man of the road.
Story of the Serpent with Feathers
- The serpent ate birds but wanted to fly.
- It grabbed feathers from the road and flew, but its tail remained behind.
- It bit its tail, making it its destiny.
- This teaches that some things cannot be escaped, even with all the feathers in the world.
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Explore the intriguing characters and settings from 'The Man of the Road'. Delve into Faruk, a haunted wanderer, and Alia, a fierce survivor. Discover the significance of the road, the prison, and the Hidden House as you navigate through this unique narrative.
