Iqbal

Analyze Iqbal’s impact on the children at Hussain’s carpet factory. How does the atmosphere of the factory change after Iqbal’s arrival? How do the children change?

Discuss Karim’s role in the novel. How is Karim different from the other characters? Why does he support and defend Hussain?

Compare and contrast Fatima and Iqbal. How are they alike? How are they different?

Examine Iqbal’s first escape attempt. Why does it fail? What does Iqbal learn during his first attempt to escape that helps him succeed on his second attempt?

Describe the relationship between Eshan and Iqbal. How do you think Eshan feels about Iqbal’s actions?

Identify the literary devices used by the author. What types of devices appear in the story, and what is their purpose? How do the literary devices impact the reader?

Analyze the role of hope in Iqbal. Do the bonded children in the factory have hope? Does this change during the novel? How does Iqbal impact the children’s hope?

Discuss Fatima’s daily escape attempts. Do you think she truly wants to escape before she meets Iqbal? Why or why not? What would have happened to her if she escaped?