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I found it interesting that the narrator got irritated when Erica’s dad criticized Pakistan in a mean way. Even though he’s proud of his life in the U.S., he still feels connected to his homeland and tries to defend it and change the perspective of others. I think Hamid wrote it this way to show Changez's conflicted identity and how complicated it can be to balance pride in yourself with loyalty to his own homeland.
— Jan 15, 2026 05:09PM
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I found it interesting how Changez decides to take advantage of the ethnic exception clause and wearing a white kurta over jeans. This shows that Changez is aware of social rules but also clever in using his own cultural identity to guide them. This moment reveals his self-consciousness, and also highlights the tension between being true to himself and shaping the way others see him in elite part of the society.
— Jan 14, 2026 05:00PM
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I found it interesting that Changez and Erica share a deep understanding with each other. The setting of her boyfriend’s death makes her vulnerability clear, which deepens the connection. Hamid uses small gestures such as shared glances to build intimacy between them. I predict that this trust and closeness will shape how Changez approaches future relationships and his view of love after experiencing Erica.
— Jan 13, 2026 02:51PM
