The Attack

At the end of the novel, Amin scrutinizes the wall erected between Israel and Palestine. What does the wall symbolize in the context of the novel?

Amin’s journey is a quest to find the truth. While he struggles to come to terms with Sihem’s actions, does he find redemption?

Kim accompanies Amin through much of his most self-destructive behavior. Do you believe Kim is to blame for Amin’s well-being and, if so, to what extent?

Amin finds himself caught between his Bedouin heritage and his Israeli citizenship. How does this intersection of race and identity affect Amin and his character?

Throughout the novel, Amin has long conversations about ideology. Do you believe that anyone is able to sway Amin to their side?

Though Amin is surrounded by political chaos and upheaval, he chooses to remain as apolitical as possible. To what extent do you believe that his apolitical position is, in fact, a political stance?

The Introduction of the novel describes Amin’s death. How does this structural decision affect the message of the book?

Amin is frequently abused by the Israeli police force. To what extent is this violence a demonstration of state power? How does it affect Amin’s affinity to his racial compatriots?