1. PERSPECTIVEPERSPECTIVE HAMADI BOOK

2. Table of Contents PAGEEXAMPLECATEGORYCITATION PPair of shoesSymbol(Nye 136) EEncourage Susan to believe Theme(Nye 136) RRefrain from being judgmental Theme(Nye 145) SSeedSymbol(Nye 138) PPatience before judgement Theme(Nye 145) EExample-setting for Susan during caroling Plot Event(Nye 145) CCaroling in the streetsSetting(Nye 143) TTo Think like Khalil Gibran Dream(Nye 138) IInviting Hamadi to carol Plot Event(Nye 141) VValues things and money Susan’s father (Conflict: Man vs. Man) (Nye 143) EEducating yourself allows for a deeper perspective Theme(Nye 136)

3. R EFRAIN FROM JUDGEMENT One theme from this “Hamadi” would be to refrain from being judgmental. Susan is a young woman struggling to find balance between the American and Middle Eastern cultural influences in her life. She has befriended an older, sage-like figure, Hamadi, who she turns to when in doubt about the world around her. However, even though they often see eye to eye, Hamadi surprises Susan by his response to Debbie. Susan thinks Debbie is being self-involved, but Hamadi says, “We go on. On and on. We don't stop where it hurts. We turn a corner. It is the reason why we are living. To turn a corner. Come, let's move" (Nye 145-46). Hamadi offers compassion and comfort before placing judgment on Debbie or the situation. Despite not knowing all the facts of Debbie’s feelings for Eddie, Hamadi offered encouragement to move past her hurt and offered Debbie his support. Hamadi’s refusal to immediately cast judgment on Debbie in this situation proves yet another important lesson to Susan--that all people have value and to judge them is to take that away; therefore, people should always keep an open mind.