The sense of place doesn’t seem to play a big role in this chapter. Although the author decided to place names like, “Abbasiyya Street,” (Page 247) “Gala’s Bridge (Page 247) and “Sharia Giza,” (Page 248.) they do not seem to play such a big role in the progression or development of the plot. However, it can be concluded that throughout the novel, mentions of places like these can be a sign that the author wishes to make this book seem very realistic. This adds to the authenticity of the novel which could help make the sections written in Italics, which were Said’s thoughts, seem like they belonged more to an actual human than a character from a story.
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