indian education answers: Instead of linking events with transitional phrases that establish chronology, Alexie uses heading to mover readers through his story. How do these heading indicate the passage of time? Are the headings enough, or do you think Alexie should have opened each section of the story with a transitional phrase? (Try to suggest some possibilities.)

the book's theme is the moral ambiguity of the iranian revolution, history of middle eastern relations and the process of growing up during war. it sheds light on the stereotypical views of middle eastern culture and religion.

the author explicitly portrays the issues of class disparities and racism continously throught the whole novel.

the relationship between parents and childrens, the abandonment of faith, modernity vs fundamentalism and class conflict are the 4 main panels that this novel englobes.

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creon fires cannons at the rebels

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im not sure if its a or b but i think its b because of the past tense