Glencoe Literature Florida Treasures ©2010 Course 5
Arabic Coffee
Coffee is a symbol of hospitality in Naomi Shihab Nye’s poem “Arabic Coffee.” Think of other traditions of hospitality that you know. Explore the following questions: How does the father in the poem show hospitality toward his guests by offering them coffee? Why do people show hospitality to others? What hospitality would you show a guest? Is hospitality a modern trait? Is it important? Write down your responses to these questions.
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