Scholars will analyze and explore themes in an excerpt from the memoir An Ordinary Man by Paul Rusesabagina in order to examine how the central idea of Rusesabagina’s text is shaped and refined by specific details.
Statement of Inquiry: Connections exist between universal themes involving moral reasoning and ethical judgment

Respond to the questions presented. Be sure to identify all the demands of the questions.

How does an author use specific details to reveal and develop themes in a work? Provide details to support your answer.<<<

Consider the notes from Mariah Carey’s Hero. How difficult is it for you to identify the theme?
How does the song develop the theme?<<<

Summarize the details from An Ordinary Man.How are the details developed? <<<

Discuss the details that support your theme found in An Ordinary Man.<<