America’s wealth is well represented in the chapters: from the interlocutor’s suit to the ones in Greece who used to spend with nonchalance money during holidays.

The greatness of the country is expressed metaphorically by Princeton’s gothic buildings

Changez was fascinated by the American dream: he thought  his life was “a film in which he was the star and everything was possible”. America appears as a country full of opportunity, an idyllic reality

American people are a particular bearing that characterizes them

Princeton, his students and professors embody the potential of such a great country

Underwood Samson represents the capitalistic economy and meritocracy

During his travel in Greece  Changez appeared to be different from the other spoiled guys who went with him, but he doesn’t criticize them too severely. He managed to feel part of the company.

Jim embodies the American dream: started from the bottom, he ended as a successful man