Abdulla Qahhor and “Bemor”
Answers are for parents and teachers.
1
Make a table of Qahhor’s life and works.
Born 1907; studies; “Mushtum”; novel “Sarob”; stories; play “Og‘riq tishlar”; death 1968.
2
Name two superstitious ‘healing’ methods in “Bemor”.
E.g. the baxshi’s chanting and beating with a willow switch.
3
Why is it important to see a doctor today? Write 3 sentences.
A doctor relies on knowledge and treats correctly; superstitious methods can do harm.
4
How did the end of the story affect you? Write briefly.
Open answer; may mention the girl’s unaware prayer.