BP7-Yamilet Vasquez

On pages 60-61, we see Hamid going through a lot of deep feelings and thoughts. He’s learning surprising stuff about his parents and feeling unsure about what the Tourists are saying about this important person called the “Great Man.”  Even with all this heavy stuff, Hamid starts to feel connected to Tines, one of the Tourists, and even starts to care about the Blab, even though she’s not a real person. This shows how Hamid’s emotions are getting all mixed up, and he’s starting to see things in a different way. I think this is a good thing as this scene shows us Hamid’s inner struggles and how he tries to figure out what’s true and what’s not in the Tourist’s stories. It also shows how Hamid’s relationship with Tines, one of the Tourists changes from being enemies to possibly working together. When Hamid says he’s starting to like Tines more it can help suggest a shift in their relationship. This also helps us understand the story better because we see Hamid’s personal journey and how he deals with everything going on around him. It makes us think about bigger ideas like who to trust and what’s really important. Plus, it adds depth to the story’s themes like identity, loyalty, and overall finding the truth.