The novel starts with an anonymous American sitting at a café in Lahore being approached by a Pakistani man who introduces himself as Changez. The two briefly talk about typical American traits until Changez starts to narrate his experiences in America. Throughout their discussion, the bulky waiter repetitively concerns the American with his abnormal behavior and glances while Changez constantly assures that there is nothing to worry about. In many instances, Changez’s choices of words towards the American imply that he may be an undercover agent. Changez starts the story of his experiences in America with the time when he was a college student at Princeton University.
With flawless grades in one of the most competitive colleges in the world, Changez gained a sense of superiority and confidence of his abilities during his time at Princeton. When he graduated, Changez was sure he could attain a job at whichever company he
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Rumors of FBI agents raiding mosques and interrogating Muslim men reaches Changez and he feels guilty about the fact that he is enjoying a luxurious life in America as a Princeton graduate while his family is living in fear back in Pakistan. He feels bad about Muslims and his actions and he don’t feel the same affection for America the way he feels before the September 11 incident of 9/11. Changez feels intense fury towards America. Intense conflicts with strangers who call Changez a ‘fucking arab’ further plunge him into the depths of the turmoil of his emotions.Changez soon decides to go back to Lahore in Pakistan and meet his family. After experiencing the reality that his family faced, he feels guilt about having to leave them so early again. When he returns to Underwood Samson from his holiday, he keeps his beard unshaved despite it being the talk of the employees as a form of holding onto his Pakistani