sinbad one Flashcards
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Who is the poor porter in the story?
Hindbad
Hindbad envies Sinbad’s wealth and fortune.
What does Sinbad invite Hindbad to do?
Enter his home and hear his tales
Sinbad explains that his wealth was earned through hardship.
What is the main theme of Sinbad’s first voyage?
Survival after being shipwrecked on a giant sea creature
Sinbad regains his wealth through trade and the kindness of a king.
What clever trick does Sinbad use to escape the diamond-filled valley?
Throwing meat into the valley to attract eagles
This allows him to collect diamonds.
What type of creatures does Sinbad encounter during his third voyage?
Dwarfish savages and a man-eating giant
He also encounters giant serpents.
What does the sea symbolize in Sinbad’s adventures?
Fate, danger, and the unknown
It represents both opportunity and destruction.
What do the islands in Sinbad’s voyages often represent?
Isolation, trials, and mythical dangers
These elements test Sinbad’s resilience and ingenuity.
What do monsters like giants and serpents symbolize?
Primal fear, chaos, and unpredictability of nature
They represent the challenges Sinbad faces.
What do diamonds and jewels represent in the story?
Material reward and the value of endurance through hardship
They highlight the costs associated with wealth.
What narrative technique is used in Sinbad’s storytelling?
Framed narrative
Sinbad tells his adventures during a feast, adding depth to the story.
What literary device emphasizes the fantastical nature of Sinbad’s adventures?
Hyperbole
This is evident in descriptions of sea monsters and extraordinary events.
What allegorical themes are present in Sinbad’s voyages?
Human growth, greed, humility, and perseverance
Each voyage serves as a lesson in these themes.
What are the main themes of ‘Sinbad the Voyager’?
- Adventure and Exploration
- Survival and Human Ingenuity
- Divine Providence and Fate
- Greed vs. Contentment
These themes reflect the moral lessons of the story.
How does Sinbad’s character evolve throughout the story?
From a careless youth to a wise and wealthy man
His narration shows humility and gratitude.
What transformation does Hindbad undergo after hearing Sinbad’s stories?
He becomes more understanding and less envious
His perspective on wealth and endurance changes.
What cultural background is ‘Sinbad the Voyager’ part of?
One Thousand and One Nights (Arabian Nights)
The stories reflect Islamic Golden Age values.
What historical elements influence the tales of Sinbad?
Medieval Arab and Persian sailors and traders
Features like the roc and the valley of diamonds are common in folklore.
What type of literature does ‘Sinbad the Voyager’ reflect?
Medieval Islamic storytelling traditions
It mixes didactic lessons with fantastical elements.
What is a hallmark of pre-modern literature represented in Sinbad’s tales?
Moral instruction
The stories teach lessons through parables and exaggerated narratives.
What broader literary tradition is ‘Sinbad the Voyager’ a part of?
Travel literature and fables
These stories influenced later Western adventure tales.
What happens to Sinbad during his Fourth Voyage?
He is shipwrecked again and captured by cannibalistic black tribes
He escapes, finds hospitable traders, and travels to a pepper island before returning to Baghdad rich.
What is the outcome of Sinbad’s Fifth Voyage?
He survives the destruction of his ship by rocs and is enslaved by the Old Man of the Sea, whom he ultimately kills
He is rescued by traders and earns more wealth from pearl diving.
Describe the main events of Sinbad’s Sixth Voyage.
He is shipwrecked, ends up in a valley with precious stones, builds a raft, escapes through a cavern, and is rescued by the people of Serendib
The king of Serendib treats him honorably.
What happens during Sinbad’s Seventh Voyage?
He is captured by pirates, gains favor with his master by procuring ivory, and is eventually freed to return to Baghdad
He is rewarded again by the Caliph.
