Why does the author incorporate Suleiman's thoughts which are completely unrelated to the context? (For example he starts talking about Scheherazade when he hears Moosa offering the Revolutionary Committee members cigarettes.
As I thought about this more, I realized that he had a deep knowledge of stories and remembered the ones that his mom had recited to him. This brought out his intentiveness and focus on different things
The most obvious answer to this question is that, the author is still developing the character. So far what we have learned is mostly on the other characters in the book . But seeing his memories defines him as who he is, even if they aren't substanial or very significant to us as a reader.
I think this allows the reader to see how his mind works, and that he in fact is just a child.
ReplyDeleteIt also provides a nice insight into his life...it allows us to see why he behaves as he does, and why his parents are having problems in their lives.
ReplyDeleteAs I thought about this more, I realized that he had a deep knowledge of stories and remembered the ones that his mom had recited to him. This brought out his intentiveness and focus on different things
ReplyDeleteThe most obvious answer to this question is that, the author is still developing the character. So far what we have learned is mostly on the other characters in the book . But seeing his memories defines him as who he is, even if they aren't substanial or very significant to us as a reader.
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