![]() a talk-show host, gymnast, ballerina, or supermodel.” Is there something to be said for the process it underwent to become the final result? 7. What is the significance of Malik’s creation, Little Brain? He describes it as “first a doll, later a puppet, then an animated cartoon, and afterward an actress. What sorts of religious, literary, philosophical, and/or mythical references appear throughout the book? What functions do they serve within their respective contexts? 6. Is this a satire? Does the humor render the novel more real or more surreal? 5. How does his profession play into his personality? What is the nature of his relationships with others? How does his cultural background inform his character? 4. What do you think is the significance of the fact that Fury is set in a very specific place during a very specific, and recent, time? Consider the events Rushdie talks about, the major political and social players who surface throughout the novel, and the name brands, TV shows, and other cultural icons he mentions at regular intervals. How does it play into the plot and characterizations of the novel? Why do you think he chose it as the title? 2. Fury–sexual, Oedipal, political, magical, brutal–drives us to our finest heights and coarsest depths.” Consider what he means by assigning all of these implications to the word. ![]()
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