1. Mohsin Hamid The Reluctant Fundamentalist October 2014Fiodor Nicola Misuri1

2. index General information – writer – publishing – genre – sub genre – narrator and point of view – places and time Characters Analysis of the novel (chapter by chapter) Cultural references Sources October 20142Fiodor Nicola Misuri

3. General Information writer: Mohsin Hamid (born 1971) is a Pakistani writer publishing: 2007. Hamish Hamilton (United Kingdom); Harcourt (United States); Oxford University Press (Pakistan) genre: fiction sub genre: cultural, social, political, economic narrator and point of view: the protagonist’s point of view places and time: in Lahore, in the Old district of Anarkali October 2014Fiodor Nicola Misuri3 first edition (UK)

4. Characters The main characters – The protagonist: Changez, Pakistani student who studied and worked in America – The interlocutor: American tourist Secondary characters Erica: American girl. October 2014Fiodor Nicola Misuri4

5. Analysis of the novel The novel is organized into twelve chapters The comparison between two cultures (American and Pakistani) is the main aspect of the novel The writer use some narrative and linguistic elements to underline the difference between two cultures October 2014Fiodor Nicola Misuri5 Mohsin Hamid

6. The use of language and the narration linked with actuality (for example some events like the attacks of Twin Tower in 2001) come together to underline the encounter/clash of two cultures The novelist puts into evidence the different attitudes and behaviours of each character October 2014Fiodor Nicola Misuri6

7. Chapter one Main function(s): – introduction the protagonist the interlocutor the setting the situation Structural element(s): – some notes about Pakistani culture – experiences of studying in America – discussion about social and economic fields of two countries October 2014Fiodor Nicola Misuri7

8. Chapter two Main function(s): – characterization of Erica – relationship with Erica Structural element(s): – comparison between families, human relationships and human nature – discussion about love and physical attraction – different attitudes and behaviours – discussion about society October 2014Fiodor Nicola Misuri8

9. Chapter three Main function(s): – underlining of two different cultures and the points they have in common – Structural element(s): – foreign people's attitudes and behaviours – some notes about life in Lahore – comparison between two cities (Lahore and Manhattan) – comparison between universities in Pakistan and in the USA October 2014Fiodor Nicola Misuri9

10. Chapter four Main function(s): – predominance of stereotypes and prejudices in people’s life Structural element(s): – comparison between two kinds of developmentsin Lahore and in NYC – cosmopolitan element of NYC – discussion about Pakistani reality between Erica’s father and Changez – Erica’s confession about the traumatic effect of Chris’ death October 2014Fiodor Nicola Misuri10

11. Chapter five Main function(s): – the attitudes in other country – pettiness/narrowness of mind Structural element(s): – the USA, seen from Philippines – comparison between Lahore and Manila – culture shock and adjustment to new cultures – attacks of Twin Towers (turning point) – the first American fears October 2014Fiodor Nicola Misuri11

12. Chapter six Main function(s): – Life traumas Structural element(s): – use of sense of smell to identify some aspects of a culture – discussion about the idea of death – return in wounded City – meeting with Erica after the attacks – discussion about social classes – emotions and the relationship with Erica October 2014Fiodor Nicola Misuri12

13. Chapter seven Main function(s): – anger in front of a threatened country – the change of Changez and his life Structural element(s): – some notes about American attitudes with foreign people – discussion about economic and financial fields – some notes about Pakistani food – emotions and the relationship with Erica October 2014Fiodor Nicola Misuri13 Aerial view of theWorld Trade Center site, as it appeared in September 2001.

14. chapter eight Main function(s): – parallelism between NYC trauma and Erica’s trauma Structural element(s): – traumatic dialogue with Erica’s mother – leaving apart from Erica – food and smell like indicators of a culture – «nostalgia that was becoming to prevalent in my world» – civil discrimination – work tolerance October 2014Fiodor Nicola Misuri14

15. Chapter nine Main function(s): – reflection about life Structural element(s): – ways of eating – Changez return to Lahore but he feels a foreigner – new cultural shock – situation in Pakistan – symbols of national identity – last meeting with Erica in a clinic – new situation at work October 2014Fiodor Nicola Misuri15

16. Chapter ten Main function(s): – protagonist’s inner upheavals – reflection about services to the USA, «the enemy» Structural element(s): – protagonist’s work experience in Chile – meeting with Juan-Bautista – the visit of Pablo Neruda’s house – thoughts about Erica October 2014Fiodor Nicola Misuri16 La Sebastiana, Valparaíso, Chile Pablo Neruda’s house

17. Chapter eleven Main function(s): – change of ways of seeing USA Structural element(s): – return to New York City – his failure in his work and his layoff – Erica’s disappearance – remainder and nostalgia of past and defining moments with Erica – the definitive return in Lahore October 2014Fiodor Nicola Misuri17

18. Chapter twelve Main function(s): – reflection about fear in front of different thoughts Structural element(s): – Changez is a professor in a Lahore campus – he is involved in some protests with his students against the attitude of American government – his anguished life in Lahore – the conclusion of dialogue with American October 2014Fiodor Nicola Misuri18 Lahore, Pakistan

19. Cultural References the novel The Reluctant Fundamentalist influenced the homonymous film adaptation by director Mira Nair Official website October 2014Fiodor Nicola Misuri19

20. Sources The novel The Reluctant Fundamentalist by Mohsin Hamid Images from the movie The Reluctant Fundamentalist by director Mira Nair October 2014Fiodor Nicola Misuri20

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