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Hayy Ibn Yaqzan

Ibn Tufayl
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39 pages • 1 hour read

Ibn Tufayl

Hayy Ibn Yaqzan: A Philosophical Tale

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1177

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  • Summary

  • Background

  • Character Analysis

  • Themes

  • Symbols & Motifs

  • Important Quotes

  • Essay Topics

    • Essay Topics

    1.

    Explain the significance of the equatorial setting to the philosophical aims of Hayy Ibn Yaqzān. How is the setting described? How does it complement the themes and key ideas of the text?

    2.

    Compare and contrast the two brothers: Absāl and Salāmān. How are they different or similar? How do each of them contribute to the text’s view of spirituality?

    3.

    Analyze the role of animals in the narrative. How does Hayy treat animal life, and how does his perception of animals evolve over the course of the tale? How do these developments align with his personal and spiritual development?

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