1. MOTIFS IN HAROUN AND THE SEA OF STORIES

2. EXPRESSION:  To freely reveal thoughts and feelings through words, images, works of art, or other forms of communication

3. BELIEF:  Confidence in the truth or existence of something  A conviction or opinion

4. IMAGINATION  The power to form mental images (of something not actually present to the senses)  A creation in the mind

5. ALTRUISM  Unselfish concern for others  Kindness  Benevolence  Generosity

6. EXTREMISM  To go to extreme lengths or degrees  To be excessive and beyond what is considered ordinary or moderate

7. INTOLERANCE  The act of not tolerating or respecting certain beliefs, opinions, or other people of different backgrounds  Narrow-mindedness  Refusing to accept the validity of ideas that are different