Analysis of “Farhod and Shirin” and the perfect human being
Answers are for parents and teachers.
1
Explain iham and metaphor in your own words using “shabiston” and “yangi oy”.
“Shabiston” has two meanings and “new moon” is a figure for Farhod; since the thing compared is dropped it is a metaphor.
2
Write the symbolic meanings of Farhod, Shirin and Khusrav as a table.
Farhod – the seeker; Shirin – the mirror of faith; Khusrav – the rule of the base self and Satan.
3
Write three actions in daily life that are examples of overcoming the nafs.
E.g. holding back anger, avoiding greed and conceit, not betraying another’s right.
4
Can Farhod be called a “perfect human being”? Answer with three pieces of evidence from the dastan.
Yes: he gained knowledge and craft, was kind to the people (helped the mountain cutters), faithful in love and not tempted by throne or country.
5
Which line or idea from “Farhod and Shirin” did you like most? Write why in four sentences.
Free answer; the chosen idea must be tied to an event or figure in the dastan.