Changez's Career
This valuation firm continues to shape Changez's identity and priorities in Chapter 5.
What is Underwood Samson?
Erica remains emotionally attached to this person from her past.
Who is Chris?
Changez does this to gain respect and reverance from his Philippino colleagues.
What is acting and speaking like an American?
He feels proud when talking about it.
What is his performance and aptitude in work?
Changez is sent to this country for a work assignment.
What are the Philippines?
Changez struggles with this aspect of Erica's emotional state.
What is her inability to move on from Chris?
This event still influences how Changez is perceived and treated.
What is 9/11?
Changez compares himself to this famous Hollywood character.
Who is James Bond?
The firm values a recording-music business in the Philippines.
What task is the firm set to do?
Erica feels disturbed and haunted by her trauma.
How does Erica feel after 9/11?
Changez's internal struggle reflects tension between these two identities.
What are Pakistani and American identities?
Being of this nationality is synonym for wealth and being part of the upper-class.
What is being American?
Changez feels enormously powerful, knowing his team is shaping the future.
How does Changez feel when doing his job?
This theme is emphazised through Erica's inability to let go of the past.
What is nostalgia?
What is being under suspicion or scrutiny?
This earns him worthiness and respect.
What is Underwood Samson and Princeton University?
Jim compares Changez to a shark(positive term).
What compliment does Jim give to Changez?
A sense of protectiveness, shyness and awe hold back Changez from doing something.
What prevents Changez from kissing Erica?
He hides this through his appearance (his suit) and his companions (his American peers) when being in the Philippines.
What is "Pakistaniness" (Pakistani identity)?
The defeat of America makes him feel a certain way.
What is pride?