Journal #7: "The Underground War in Gaza"

1.  In what ways does Joe Sacco, author of “The Underground War in Gaza,” attempt to remain neutral and show both sides of the conflict?  Explain (in detail) what parts of the piece seem to present the Israeli military’s position and what parts of the piece show the Palestinian perspective.  

2.  Do you think Sacco manages to remain unbiased, or does his own perspective seem to permeate his neutral journalistic stance?

Israel-Palestine Peace Organizations Group Research Assignment Links

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Short Essay: Israeli and Palestinian Literary Analysis (Due Wed., 10/9)

In what ways does the literature of Etgar Keret (Israel) differ from the literature of Darwish and Kanafani (Palestine)?   In what ways do you think these authors reflect the political situation of their particular region?

Use your chart to contrast the subjects/themes, tone, characterization, and setting.  Discuss at least two literary elements.

Requirements:  

•May be hand-written or typed

•Short Introduction (4 sentences) that contains a THESIS statement. 
•Two body paragraphs (8-sentences)
•Conclusion paragraph (4 sentences)

Journal #6: Before We Read Literature from Israel-Palestine...

In one paragraph, describe what you think Israeli and Palestinian literature will be like?  For example, what are their stories going to be about?  How might the subjects, characters, setting, and tone of Palestinian literature differ from that of Israeli literature?  Think about the realities of living in a conflict zone while responding, as well at the role of the arts in a conflict zone.