A Short Walk Through a Wide World

Using examples from the text, explain the impact of the European colonial project of the 19th century on Aubry’s experiences and the narrative. In what ways does the novel explicitly or implicitly interrogate this colonial project?

Discuss and analyze the ways Uzair Ibn-Kadder does and does not typify the prevailing attitudes about science and reason at the time of the novel. How do Uzair’s attitude and behavior contribute to the novel’s themes?

Aubry experiences many types of love over the course of her life. Using examples from the text, highlight and discuss these different kinds of love. Does she give special weight or significance to a particular kind? Why or why not?