Brief biography of mohsin hamid was born in Pakistan, but he spent much of his
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| Related Characters Saeed, Nadia Related Themes: Related Symbols: Page Number 39 Explanation and Analysis Nadia and Saeed’s connection to their phones—their attachment to the distant worlds displayed on their screens—is most pronounced before their government cuts off cellphone and internet service, at which point they find themselves at a loss, desperate to connect with each other and the outside world. In order to fully bring this dynamic to fruition and emphasize how devastating this loss would actually feel, Hamid makes sure to establish just how integral cellphones are to Nadia and Saeed’s respective lives. Indeed, they are always in possession of their phones,” perhaps because they delight in the fact that these devices can transport them to places distant and near Plus, the young couple texts and instant messages one another actively in the initial stages of their relationship, meaning that their devices become essential to their courtship. In this way, Hamid portrays technology as something that not only provides people with an escape from everyday life through browsing, but that also puts them in touch with others. Get hundreds more LitCharts at www.litcharts.com ©2018 LitCharts LLC v.006 www.LitCharts.com Page 12 Saeed was certain he was in love. Nadia was not certain what exactly she was feeling, but she was certain it had force. Dramatic circumstances, such as those in which they and other new lovers in the city now found themselves, have a habit of creating dramatic emotions, and furthermore the curfew served to conjure up an effect similar to that of a long-distance relationship, and long-distance relationships are well known for their potential to heighten passion, at least fora while, just as fasting is well known to heighten one’s appreciation for food. Related Characters Saeed, Nadia Related Themes: Page Number 54 Download 0.56 Mb. Share with your friends:
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