Escapism

  Look to write a compare and contrast between how Saeed and Nadia go about Escapism in both similar and different ways. Answer the following question for this essay: What are some things that are different between the psychology of Saeed and Nadia regarding the theme of escapism that Hamid explores? What are some similar things? Please write this essay in a way that the reader has already read the book, so you won't have to do so much telling of the plot. Please quote or summarize from at least three other credible outside sources on any topic related to the novel you think is important, and cite the sources. At the end of the essay, write a paragraph or two for the big-picture analysis about Exit West—what is the author's message on the theme you identified (Escapism)?