Reading Log Notes: “The Trip”

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Reading Log Notes: “The Trip” Literary Terms: Setting---establishes the time and place Mood----feeling of the audience (reader) Visualizing---picturing details as you read

Reading Log Notes: “The Trip” Disc. Ideas: Why does Murad want to leave Morocco? What does he expect his life to be like in Spain? Why do the passengers feel cheated by Rahal? What is Murad planning at the end of this story?

Reading Log Notes: “The Trip” Disc. Ideas: What aspects of Murad’s character are revealed during this story? What theme (insight about life) do you think Lalami conveys with this story? People are willing to take great risks for the chance at a better life.