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Changez’s love for Erica, his pride in his job, and his belief in American meritism all seemed solid, yet each was fragile that it can break easily. After 9/11, complex of his identity and the achievement bias of Underwood Samson showed that his acceptance was conditional. America felt like an opportunity, but slowly revealed America depended not on who he was, but on the quality of Changez's ability of doing work.
— Jan 11, 2026 05:27PM
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Changez’s confidence cracked before his career started. On the Greece trip, he tried to blend in with wealthy American classmates, but felt a emotional distance. Meeting Erica strengthen this divide, because she welcomed him, yet her heart missed Chris. These moments made Changez to realize that dreaming could not erase the cultural complexity and emotional barriers separating him from the world he wanted to join.
— Jan 11, 2026 05:15PM
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The start of The Reluctant Fundamentalist described how Changez’s identity was sharply shaped by success. He have earned a scholarship of Princeton, and got an offer from the Underwood Samson, yet each moment faced an radical fracture. He was an all A student and athlete who believed his success made him special, yet he eventually realized he is from different country and there are Americans that had similar ability.
— Jan 11, 2026 04:55PM
