Today in class, we acted out some scenes from HABIBI, and had the chance to watch Omer and Liyana's relationship grow from introduction to interest to intimacy. Liyana remembers the hairs on the back of Omer's hand! Hairs on hand! And yet, as we learn today, Omer is Jewish. Liyana is Arabic.
Neither of them sees any problem with this, but already we sense the undertone from Liyana's parents. Specifically, Poppy says, "Never, never, never," (171).
For this long weekend, be sure to read up through page 208 in HABIBI. Then, after reading, share your ideas about the following question: If you were the author, Naomi Shihab Nye, what narrative decision would you make from here on out about Omer and Liyana's relationship? Why? And do you think their relationship is full of authentic love or not? Why?
Our word for today is FALLACY, which means a mistake, or mistaken thought, as in this line: Will it be a fallacy that Omer and Liyana think their cultures do not matter?
If I was the author of this book I would have liana and Omar keep being in love because I feel like they make the book have true love because of they make the book better.yes I do think the relationship is full of love because there's want to be ready Teller know if thing about each other.
ReplyDeleteIf I were the auther I would probally have them stay together because that is a huge section of the book. I think their relatinship is authentic love because they spend lots of time together and they like to be aroud each other.
ReplyDelete--Anna Shlimak
If I were the author, I would have them never see each other again due to different check-points. The reason for this being significant is because she already had her kiss from somebody else, and the violence. Therefore, she should write to the person who kissed her, then when she's old enough to move out, she can go back to Missouri, and get married to live their lives how they want.
ReplyDelete~Tommy Wacek
What i would do is that I would keep them together. To add kind of a twist that probably wont happen in the real book is that it will past maybe 1 or 2 years later and Poppy is alright with them. Then Omer will ask to marry her and then that's the end. I think that this relationship is full of authentic love because it started out with her not even knowing him.
ReplyDelete--Olivia Gomez
If I was the author I would have them stay together to really get in the idea that there can be peace easily between the two groups. Also I think that it is authentic love because they're going against what they "should be" doing, to be together.
ReplyDeleteI would have them stay together because it would show that it is possible for a Israeli and an Arab to not hate each other which I think is going to be one of the main points of the book.
ReplyDelete-Tessa
If I were the author I would have Liyana and Omer stay together for the novel.I would make this decision because both of their religions are at war and it is so touching how they can find love in the middle of war, conflict, and violence. I believe their love is authentic because Liyana had never had that feeling before, even at the time of her first kiss.
ReplyDeleteIf I was the author I would write that their relationship will continue and will grow the right way because they have already started a good relationship. I think that their relationship is full of authentic love because they both like it when they are around each other.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Anna that Liyana and Omer should stay together so they can have the best time together. I also think that Liyana and Omer's relationship is authentic because they are having a good relationship with each other and they spend most of there time with each other.
ReplyDelete-Pasha Sahin
If I was the author I would say that Liyana and Omer's relationship would be going on but have difficulties, like star crossed lovers. I think Liyana and Omer's relationship is authentic because they spend their time together and even though the know they will get in trouble if anyone finds out they still go on dates.
ReplyDeleteIf I was the author I would make Liyana and Omer's relationship not be perfect. Their relationship has had a good start but all relationships have disagreements and petty arguments. So I would make them fight and have a little drama to make it real but in the end I'd make them be together at least until I felt like ending the book. Once the book ends the reader can imagine their own ending for the couple. I don't think their love is full because of how young they are. I don't believe it is possible for anyone in their teens to fully feel love.
ReplyDelete-Gwyneth Smedley
If i was the author I would keep their relationship good. I would do that because the whole idea of the book is based around their love. I think the relationship is full of love because it sounds like they love each other because of the things they do together.
ReplyDelete-David Sampson
If I were the author I would make Liyana and Omer stand up for their right to be together. Since he is a Jew, and she is Arab, their relatives and the people in general wouldn't approve, but I feel like they need to stand up for their relationship. After that, they will have the normal relationship, with ups and downs, but they will be together. I do think their relationship is full of authentic love. They are both willing to defy their parents and relatives expectations in order to see each other. I think that shows that they love each other very much. They may not be so sure about it yet, because they are very young, but they still care for each other a lot.
ReplyDelete--Shreya Kumar
Yes, I think it is a fallacy that Omer and Liyana think that their opposing religions won't matter, even if they were to just be friends. That being said, I think we live in such a developed world that things like this shouldn't choose who you have relationships with, no matter who you are, living wherever.
ReplyDelete-Olivia Diodato
I would have their parents allow them to see each other, but since Omar and Liyana are young they would probably end up somehow ending their own relationship over something petty.
ReplyDelete--Emily Rypinski
I think that it should be possible for Liyana and Omer to have a relationship whether it be perfect or not because they want to be with each other in any time possible. I also think how an Israeli and an Arab to be dating or even friends will be risky and will be a big part of this book.
ReplyDelete-Devin Patel
If I were the author of this book I would not just show how they stay together I would point out the difficultys they had to face and how those hard times brought them closer together and lastly I would make them stay together through all the hard times to show no one is born to hate the other and that they can learn to make there own decisions about the other. In conclusion I would have them stay together.
ReplyDelete--Brooke bourgeois
If I were the author I would have Omer and Liyana's relationship, but I believe that there should be ups and downs at the same time because not all relationships are like a "fairy tail." I think that there relationship is a model of authentic love because, they love being around each other and nothing can really break them apart.
ReplyDelete--Anna Laursen
If I were the author, I would make Omer and Liyana's parents take away their love. Then, I would have them get back together at the end. I think that their love is authentic because I think that Omer would do almost anything for Liyana, and Liyana would do almost anything for Omer.
ReplyDeleteIf I were the author I would continue to have Omar and Liyana to have a relationship because it seems to help Liyana feel happy living in this new place. I do think their love is authentic because they both genuinely like each other and want to hang out with each other.
ReplyDeleteFiona Morrison
If I was the author I would let them have a relationship but they would have to only write to each other in letters so no one would find out and neither of them would be at risk of getting obliterated. Authentic love because they like like each other and it wasn't just some awkward kiss and then they never talked again.
ReplyDeleteClayton Hanlon
I think that the author should have them stay together to show that no matter the circumstances, you can be friends or love someone from the other side of the problem.
ReplyDelete--Colin McHugh
I think Liyana's relationship is full of authentic love, because they both seem to want to be with one another.
ReplyDeleteI think they relationship is full of authentic love because they both to be around each other and have fun together.
ReplyDelete--Colin McHugh
If I were in Nye's position, I would have Liyana and Omer stand up for themselves, so they can be together. I would have the seeds grow into a large tree. Since I believe that what they have is true love, they should change the outrageous rule about dating because they are perfect for each other. I think that what they have is true love because whenever they meet, both of them "spark up" and become perky.
ReplyDelete~Magnus Miller
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ReplyDeleteIf I were the author I would have there relationship "end" because of religion but they would secretly meet up. There love IS authentic because they are totally serious about it and would do anything to be with each other.
I would let them have a relationship because it kind of helps Liyana get over her friends back home and it seems to make her happy. I think their love is authentic because they both like spending time together and the kiss they had wasn't really awkward after.
ReplyDelete----Lucy Bodtman
if I were the author I would have them stay together. I would do this because it shows how the conflict between the two cultures really can put away their differences. And I would love to see them stay together because it proves that love can conquer differences. I think that this is authentic love because Liyana has never felt this way before.
ReplyDelete~ Cierra Wilkins
If I were the author I would have their relationship continue how it is because they both like each other and there hasn't been a problem yet so, why not. I think their love is authentic because Omer saw Liyana's personality, not her race. Liyana also doesn't seem to care that they are different religions.
ReplyDelete- Angela Xing
If I was the author I would have them stay together because it adds a different side of the story. I think that Omer really does love Liyana and I know liyana loves Omer since she's said it so many times.
ReplyDeleteDwight childers
If I were the author I would let their relationship continue but eventually someone would find out and they would have to continue dating in secret. I think they have authentic love because they can't stop thinking about each other and really like each other.
ReplyDeleteGrace Acton
I think that if I was the author I would make Liyanna and Omer I would make them have a good relationship because its probably gonna be the main point of the book. That it does not matter which religion you are you can still be friends
ReplyDeleteStefan Scornavacca
If I was the author, I would have them stay together and it would make Liyana happy and glad that she moved. I do think that it is authentic love because they can't stand being away from each other and if it wasn't authentic, I don't think that they would risk the chance of them being seen together out in public.
ReplyDelete--Meili Stanten
If I were the author , I would probably let them have a secret relationship. Liyana's relationship with Omer is one of the main things that is helping her adapt to her new home. It is authentic love because they both like each other and seem to have a lot of things in common.
ReplyDelete~Lwiza AitDowd
I think that it is authentic love because they enjoy each other they make each other happy and I think the kiss meant something and I think the author would keep them together.
ReplyDelete-Eli fishbein
If I were the author I would continue to have them meet regularly but their relationship would happen slowly, since they can't make any drastic steps because of their religions. I don't think this is authentic love, or at least my picture of authentic love, side it will be hard for them to ever date without trouble, since they can't even kiss on the streets without being arrested.
ReplyDelete-Fiona Nash
If i was the author I would have Omer and Lyanas relationship but I would have them keep it a secret from almost everyone like all of the town people because if everyone found out they would be in a lot of trouble because they are not allowed to date.
ReplyDelete--Natalie L'Ecuyer
I would make the relationship last but have some troubles just like a real relationship I also think that it is in the middle of authentic and unauthentic love
ReplyDeleteIf I were NSN, I would make them have a relationship, but It would be a "friend relationship, not authentic love. I don't really think that the relationship between Omer and Liyanna is authentic because they are 14ish and aren't really old enough to fully understand authentic love yet.
ReplyDeleteI think that if I were the author, I would have Liyana's father forbid them from dating but they would continue to date and have them almost be caught a lot of times and I would have their dad or mom almost catch them but they would keep trying to see each other and they would have a few troubles but they would solve them all and her dad will finally accept that not all Jews are bad and Liyana can keep seeing Omer. I think that their relationship is authentic love because Liyana can remember the hairs on the back of his hand and they seem like they are always thinking about each other.
ReplyDelete--Emmalyn Mirarchi
If I was the author I would keep the relationship going but have some ups and downs to keep it real. This relationship isn't only a main part in the book, but it is also helping Liyana get used to her new house and land. I do think that they have an authentic relationship because they both like each other and are really good friends.
ReplyDelete~Brianna
I would have them have a deep love but then Omer has to move away.
ReplyDelete--Sean McNamara
If I was the author I would have Omer and Lyanas stay taught but not tell people cause they can get in trouble.
ReplyDelete--Mark Goldsher
If I were the author I would have the relationship last because Liyana seems like the person who wants to do the right thing, and stick up for what she believes in. Even if that means going against what Poppy says.
ReplyDelete--Colleen Guerriero
If I were the author, I think that I would keep them together because it makes Liyana happy. I think that they have authentic love because they both truly like each other and make each other happy even though they are different religions.
ReplyDelete- Rachel Shrives
If I were the author I would make Omer and Liyana's relationship like Romeo and Juliet's. They're parents strongly dislike each other but the couple will do anything to be together. The only difference would be that nobody would die, instead the parents would learn to except each other.
ReplyDeleteIf I was the Author I would make them have a relationship, but it would be as a secret for a bit and then they would make it official of there authentic love. I think that they dont have authentic love yet, but I think they might have it latter on.
ReplyDelete-Alondra
If I was the author I would write that their relationship will continue and will go the right way because they have already started a good relationship and I dont think there would be a reason for them to break up. I think that their relationship is full of authentic love because they both like it when they are around each other.
ReplyDeleteI would have their love be a struggle/hardship; a romeo and Juliet I think their relationship is almost authentic love. It's possible in the future, but not yet.
ReplyDeleteI would make this relationship the highlight of this book. I would have them get married in the end because it would show that Jews and Arabs can unite and understand one another. I do think that is authentic love because they have similar thoughts and respect that. Real love is when people respect each other and they are able to share and appreciate each other's feelings.
ReplyDeleteJake Elliott
If I were the author, I would create a problematic scene where Omer and Liyana's relationship might not continue, possibly because of their different religions. This is not the only way their religions are important. Because they continue meeting and talking to one another, I think they do have a relationship filled with authentic love. Although their culture and differing religions might seem like a barrier between regular people, Omer and Liyana only see it as a conversation topic and are not affected by that.
ReplyDeleteIf I were the author, I would keep Omer's and Liyanna's relationship but I would have them not tell anyone. If erveryone found out they would get in trouble because they think Omer and Liyanna shouldn't be together and aren't allowed to date.
ReplyDelete--Sara Picariello
If I were the author I would let Omer and Liyana have a relationship. Also I think that this is authentic love because they love being with each other and they probably wouldn't sneak around and keep it a secret if it wasn't important to them.
ReplyDeleteIf I were the author, I would make them have a lasting relationship but I would make there be a lot of problems from the parents of Liyana. I think she should do this because it makes people treasure their time together more. I do think it it's authentic love because even if they are both from different sides of a huge conflict like they are, they still spend time together and like each other.
ReplyDeleteIf i was the author, i would make this story become a tragedy. I would not continue their relationship, and maybe they both die or something…. Anyways, no, i don't think that their love is authentic. They literally just met and they think they are "in love"… pfffttt….. ya right… this liyanna chick really needs to open her eyes.
ReplyDelete-GIANNA
If i were the author, i would make Liyana and Omer have a secret relationship and they would secretly meet; No one would ever find out and Liyana and Omer can be happily together. I dont think they have authentic love because they're still so young and dont know eachother that well.
ReplyDelete~Olivia Noyes
If I where the author of this book I would have there relationship work but I would keep it a secret up until near the end I think there love is authentic
ReplyDeleteHenry hays
ReplyDeleteIf I were the author of the book I would make Omer and Liyana keep their relationship but I think it would be hidden because the parents don't like it.
ReplyDelete--George Earnest
since they aren't really supposed to date i would have them secretly date the whole book until the end because it would make the book more interesting, also i think that its kinda of authentic love because they are practically breaking rules to be with each other.
ReplyDelete- will armstrong
If I were Nye I would might make them be like boyfriend and girlfriend but I wouldn't make it a cheesy relationship like a lot of people do so far i think Nye is doing good though. I don't think Liyana and Omer's relationship is authentic, because kind of like what Riley said hey are to young to really love and they haven't known each other so I think if they were older and they have known each other longer than their relation ship would be authentic love.
ReplyDeleteIf I were the author, I would have the relationship ruined by an unexpected person. Liyana. I would have her end the relationship because of peer pressure made by family members, and overall society. I would have her do this because, first, it makes the story more relatable, and second, it would make the novel carry a real-life message and it would be more interesting. Our society is based on stereotypes, and no matter how hard you try, you will always find yourself abiding by some of those rules. We need to become more self-expressionful, but it'll be hard and society needs to open up.
ReplyDelete--Raiya Suliman
if I was the author I would make them have a relationship but more of a friendship because I know they may want to date but because of their religions they should never be seen holding hands or they would get in a lot of trouble. But they could sill be friends and talk but keep their feelings inside. for now.
ReplyDelete-Ainsley Jones
if I was Naomi Shihab Nye, I would keep their relationship to show that Arabs and Jews don't have to be so violent towards each other.
ReplyDelete-The one and only, Ted Justicz
If I was the author I would keep their relationship so that people can realize that Arabs and Jews can have peace.
ReplyDeleteMeenu Ramakrishnan
If i were the author, I would let Liyana and Omer keep their relationship. At the end of the book, I would make the whole community change forever, and have them learn to understand that its ok for them to date.
ReplyDeleteIf I were the author I would keep them in their relationship so it can tell that since Omer is Jewish and Liyana is Arab that an Arab and a Jew can be in a relationship.
ReplyDeleteI if I were the author I would kept the love between Liyana and Omner to show all Arabs and Jews that there is a light for all people to see in each other and to put aside the differences between them
ReplyDelete~Caroline Mara