Assignment 2  Due date (in class): 4 March 2019 a. How does Peter Sis in The Conference of Birds portray the journey of the birds to the mountain of Kaf in search of their king Simorgh? This is a profound book with a very deep message. How would you read the illustrated narrative as an allegory? (13 mark) b. Incorporate two concepts of Tolkien and two concepts of McLuhan (total four) in your response (to part a) to the above question. (4 mark). c. You will draw some pictures and illustrations, or add images to your assignment. The pictures and graphic pieces that you use should be thoughtful and blend in a meaningful way with the theme of your assignment. (3 mark)  (Total word count 900-950 words) ***Essay Grading Submissions should be between 900 and 950 words. The text of your assignment must be double-spaced and using 12-point font, on one side of the paper; it must be submitted in printed hard copy (assignments cannot be sent via email). Please do not submit your assignments with covers or in folders of any kind; simply prepare a title page and staple the pages together. Be sure to number the pages of your assignment. ▪ You may use the citation style that you are comfortable with—MLA, Chicago or APA. 1. Clarity: – Sentence structure, word choice, logical connections, and creative answers – Proof read and edit. – Print ONE side  2. Relevance (concept and ideas): -Address the specific question/topic  2 – Demonstrate an understanding of key ideas and concepts associated with the book. -Use, apply, or assess relevant course ideas and theoretical concepts to the assignment in an insightful way. 3. Insight: – “Value added” – Conclusion and synthesis – What kinds of connections/relationships among the key ideas do you draw