Characters
This character leaves her home in London to travel to America to pursue her PhD
Who is Isma?
Isma travels here to pursue her PhD
Where is Amherst, Massachusetts?
This is worn by Isma and is a display of her identity
What is a turban or hijab?
This theme is displayed by Isma, Parvaiz, Aneeka, and their parents
What is family?
This character has a "law student brain" (Shamsie 6) and remains in London
Who is Aneeka?
Isma formerly lived in this location
Where is London, England?
This item is used by Isma in the cafe to Skype her brother
What is a laptop?
This theme is displayed when Eamonn asks about whether Isma's turban is a "style thing or a Muslim thing" (Shamsie 22) and later when she prays (Shamsie 45).
What is religion?
This character was the "weaker, sicklier twin" (Shamsie 13) as a baby, and is a music lover.
Who is Parvaiz?
This location sells "Ruby Red" (Shamsie 18) tea and has stairs bracketed by "potted ferns" (Shamsie 17)
Where is the cafe?
This item allows Isma to enter America
What is a visa?
This theme is displayed in Isma's debate whether she should prioritize her familial connections or focus on academics
What is identity or values?
Small talk comes naturally to this character and his name is an Irish spelling to disguise a Muslim name
Who is Eamonn?
Isma is interrogated at this location
Where is Heathrow Airport?
This is the food that Hira makes for herself and Isma (Shamsie 39)
What is rogan josh?
This theme is displayed when Isma tells the police what Parvaiz did: pg. 43-44
What is taking responsibility?
Who is Dr. Shah?
Where is Logan Airport?
This item is owned by the Migrants and is a source of Aneeka's frustration
What is a BMW
This theme is displayed by the airport security people's actions towards Isma, as well as the actions of Eamonn's father
What is political division?