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Jul 30, 20236 min read
 
 
 

Ahmed Saadawi

Ahmed Saadawi
Set after the 2003 US invasion of Iraq, Frankenstein in Baghdad captures the ordinary yet not so ordinary life in rapidly-changing Baghdad. The novel illustrates the complexity of life for a citizen in Iraq, highlights the atrocities of war and sectarianism, and questions our sense of bias and morality. Frankenstein in Baghdad is a novel relevant for everyone irrespective of their nationality.
Zahraa Al-Dawood
Published by the AUS Writing Center
Prompt 1: “Tell the story of a significant friendship in your life, and explore how the small decisions and actions you took together had far-reaching effects on your life trajectory.
Prompt 2: "Talk about a time where you experienced a “Sliding Doors” moment in which it seemed like a seemingly insignificant moment led to a major fork in your life. You could possibly consider how different your life might be if you had made a different choice."
Prompt 3: “Even strangers can influence our lives. Tell the story of a chance encounter with a stranger that had a profound impact on your life.”
Prompt 4: “You possess a magical compass that can guide you through time and space. However, you soon realize that every decision has a butterfly effect on the future, and you must now choose carefully how to use the compass.”