In Custody Lesson Plan

In many ways, the entire novel has been building to the moment where Deven can finally record Nur. Are you surprised at how this moment played out? Why or why not? How does the fact that Nur talks more about food than poetry advance the novel's themes?

Most students will not be surprised that even this moment leads to disappointment. Students will likely observe that the entire book has been about disappointment and failure, and this moment is no exception. Some will also point out that it is unsurprising for Nur to be more interested in mundane things like food than he is in poetry.

What is significant about the interlude with Raj's aunt and the tailor? Why does the...