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 – cultural references – sources October 20142Fiodor Nicola Misuri

3. General Information Writer: Mohsin Hamid (born 1971) is a Pakistani writer Publishing year: 2007. Hamish Hamilton (United Kingdom); Harcourt (United States); Oxford University Press (Pakistan) Genre: fiction Sub genre: cultural, social, politic, 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, a Pakistani student who studied and worked in America – The interlocutor: an American tourist secondary characters Erica: an 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 uses some narrative and linguistic elements to bring cultural differences to surface October 2014Fiodor Nicola Misuri5 Mohsin Hamid

6. Use of language and narration are linked to contemporaneity: events like the attacks to the Twin Tower in 2001) come together to underline the encounter/clash between cultures The novelist puts the different attitudes and behaviours of each character into evidence October 2014Fiodor Nicola Misuri6

7. Chapter one Main function(s): – introduction the protagonist the interlocutor the setting the situation Structural element(s): – some info about Pakistani culture – American study experience – social and economic situation of two countries October 2014Fiodor Nicola Misuri7

8. Chapter two Main function(s): – Erica’s characterization – 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 aspects of two different cultures and their common fields Structural element(s): – foreign people's attitudes and behaviours – some info 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): – Influence of stereotypes and prejudices in people’s life Structural element(s): – comparison between developments in Lahore and in NYC – cosmopolitan elements of NYC – Pakistan’s situation in a conversation 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/narrow mindedness Structural element(s): – the USA, seen from Philippines – comparison between Lahore and Manila – cultural shock and adjustment to new cultures – Attack to the Twin Towers (turning point) – first American fears October 2014Fiodor Nicola Misuri11

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

13. Chapter seven Main function(s): – anger in front of a threatened country – Changez ‘s change and his life Structural element(s): – Some info about American attitudes with foreign people – discussion about economic and financial problems – some info about Pakistani food – the 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’s and Erica’s trauma Structural element(s): – traumatic dialogue with Erica’s mother – Erica breaks relationship – food and smell as cultural signs – «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 ‘s return to Lahore and his fells 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 upheaval – 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 perspective about USA Structural element(s): – return to New York City – Work failure and layoff – Erica’s disappearance – remainder and nostalgia of past and defining moments with Erica – definitive return to Lahore October 2014Fiodor Nicola Misuri17

18. Chapter twelve Main function(s): – reflection about fear in front of difference Structural element(s): – Changez is a professor in a Lahore campus – he is involved in protests against the attitude of American government – his anguished life in Lahore – the conclusion of dialogue with the 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 Reluctant Fundamentalist by Mohsin Hamid images from the movie The Reluctant Fundamentalist by director Mira Nair School lessons Study materials October 2014Fiodor Nicola Misuri20

21. October 2014Fiodor Nicola Misuri21 Thank you for your attention