Hamid and the Hand of Fate

Listed in the worksheet are brief discussion questions for teachers to lead students into thinking about the power of money over mankind. It is interesting that the village is triangular-shaped which comprises of three sides to be whole. Hamid seems to stand on one side of the triangular village, which has the village on one side and the city on the other. The fact that Hamid has lost one arm seems to suggest that he belongs to neither side.

Religion provides soothing balm in Hamid's life as he faces challenges - his accident and his sister-in-law. With the encouragement of the stall-owner, Hamid reminds himself to be sabar, to be contented with what life has thrown along his way. However, one wonders if he should really be passive about his current situation - (coping with the loss of one arm, his sudden possession of wealth bringing about greedy acquaintances and family member) gained through the cruel hand of fate which dealt with him with a severe blow by removing one of his own.

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