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Books - Elif Batuman

Read another novel written by Batuman.

Either/Or

Discuss with a group why Batuman might have used the same title for her novel as Kierkegaard used for his work--Either/Or.

Music

Listen to some of the music that Selin mentions listening to in Either/Or.

Armenian Genocide

Characters either believe in or do not believe in the Armenian Genocide. Research the Armenia Genocide. Write a few paragraphs discussing what you learn.

Memory Techniques

Svetlana uses the memory technique method of loci. Research some memory techniques and make a list of different types that you might try the next time you have to memorize something.

Selin Interview

Write ten questions that you would ask Selin if you could interview her.

Diorama

Create a diorama of Selin's suite at Harvard.

Portrait

Draw a portrait of Selin and some of your favorite characters.

Another Point of View

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