Religion plays a role in the lives of characters in many of the stories in Unit 2 Use the story "My Father Writes to My Mother" by Assia Djebar to describe the way religion affects the characters and the plot.
Use text evidence, thesis, and conventions
of standard written English.
In Assia Djebar's story "My Father Writes to My Mother," religion plays a significant role in the lives of the characters and the plot. The protagonist's father is a devout Muslim, and his faith is a major part of his life. He is constantly praying and seeking guidance from Allah, and his faith is a source of strength and comfort for him. This is evident in the line, "My father, who never ceased to pray, was now praying more than ever" (Djebar). His faith also affects his relationship with his daughter, as he is constantly trying to teach her about Islam and instill in her the importance of following the teachings of the Quran. This is seen in the line, "My father, who had never ceased to teach me the precepts of the Koran" (Djebar). Religion also affects the plot of the story, as the father's faith is a major factor in his decision to send his daughter away to school. His faith gives him the strength to make this difficult decision, and it is ultimately what drives the story forward. Religion is thus a major factor in the lives of the characters and the plot of "My Father Writes to My Mother" by Assia Djebar.