A. An odyssey has two crucial elements to it. It is a journey, but also a process of self-discovery. For some, their high school years are an odyssey, for others their marriage, career or military service. Identify a odyssey in your life (or in the life of someone close to you). What series of events constitute the journey, and what did you learn about yourself?

B. What was life like for Harriet Jacobs as a young slave girl in the south? How did Dr. Flint, his wife, and Harriet's mother influence her life? What did Harriet do, both as a 15-year old girl, and as an author later in life?

C. Compare the Cabulliwallah to Mini's father. Think about their different jobs/social positions, countries, personalities, etc. Think about the relationship between the two men.

D. Why does war happen, and how does it affect people who have been involved? Select a war or similar conflict (Trojan War, American Civil War, WWI, WWII, Iraq war). Discuss how it started and what its consequences are/were, especially for those who fought.