58 pages 1 hour read

Betty Mahmoody

Not Without My Daughter

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1987

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Essay Topics

1.

What role does faith play in Betty’s plan to escape from Iran with her daughter?

2.

Given that Betty’s experiences in Iran are informed by her relationship with her husband, Moody, and his family, do you consider her to be an objective narrator of Iran’s society at the time when the book was written? Support your response with examples from the text.

3.

How do Moody’s relationships with his close family members interfere with his relationship with Betty and Mahtob?