Question

"When Mr. Pirzada Came to Dine."

Define AUTHOR'S PERSPECTIVE. Explain WHY it is important to know it BEFORE reading a selection. Then, describe the author of "When Mr. Pirzada Came to Dine.'

At least 3-5 Sentences

Answer 1

Throughout Jhumpa Lahiri's short story “When Mr. Pirzada Came to Dine” it is clear that symbolism is used to emphasize two distinct themes: hope and opportunity. Mr. Pirzada came from Dacca to work on a book, while his family is stuck in the middle of the civil war, known as the India-Pakistan Conflict of 1971.