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Alizeh notes that she is a queen with “no throne, no army, no plan” (19), yet thousands of Jinn are flocking to her in search of inspiration. In your opinion, what gives Alizeh the cultural legitimacy to lead her people? How does Alizeh’s claim to queendom challenge traditional notions of political and royal power? Support your answer with examples from the text.
From the Simorgh to the Jinn, Mafi uses many elements from Persian mythology and culture to inform the world of her novel. Identify five such allusions in the novel, and discuss how they enrich its world-building and themes. Please use textual and online research to illustrate your answer.
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A Very Large Expanse of Sea
A Very Large Expanse of Sea
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Ignite Me
Ignite Me
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Restore Me
Restore Me
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Shatter Me
Shatter Me
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This Woven Kingdom
This Woven Kingdom
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Unravel Me
Unravel Me
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