4th CHAPTER

1)Main function of the chapter:

-exploring Manhattan with Erica, comfortable in cosmopolitan NY, on subway, galleries and gatherings with her;

-Erica’s family live in impressive penthouse apartment, he feels a bit at home- reminiscent of his Gulberg home;

-Erica’s father annoys Changez with stereotypical views on Pakistan;

-Picnic lunch in Central Park, Changez used to picnic in foothills of Himalayas;

-Erica describes trauamatic effect of Chris’s death on her.

2) Structural elements of the novel:

in this chapter Changez referes to that time he explored Manhattan with Erica. That night Erica was his guide, she invited him home for dinner soon after their return from Greece. Erica’s family lived in an impressive building with a blue canopy and an eldery doorman.Changez felt a particular feeling; he felt at home with Erica and his parents. On the other hand, Erica’s father annoys Changez with stereotypical views on Pakistan: he asked to Changez how things were back home, and he replied that they were quite good. But Erica’s father continued annoying Changez with questions about Pakistan ( economy falls, corruption, dictatorship, fundamentalism, etc.). Erica and Changez had a picnic in the park. Erica asked him if Pakistani people are used to make picnics. In this situation Erica told to Changez about the death of her ex boyfriend Chris.