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Read a Piece of Related Nonfiction

Read the travelogue written by the real Señor Cabeza de Vaca about the conquest of La Florida. Lalami points out in the Acknowledgments section that an excellent translation published by Penguin Books exists under the title Chronicle of the Narváez Expedition. Write a brief reflection explaining your reaction.

Read a Related Poem

Read a poem about the topic of slavery, such as Lucille Clifton's poem "slaveships" and write a brief response tying the themes of your chosen poem to the themes of the novel The Moor's Account.

Create A Visual Representation

Create a visual piece of art that symbolically portrays The Moor's Account treatment of the sound motif. Use the medium of your choice to create your depiction, but be sure to reference the text during the creation process.

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