- Examine how flashbacks bring ontrast and understanding
- Analyze pacing used through structure
Naguib Mahfouz, the author of the Thief and the Dogs, writes a fast-paced story following the remaining life of Said after being released from jail where readers follow his acts of misplaced revenge to those that he believes have wronged him.
Mahfouz utilizes pacing through his structure and shortly written scenes, such as Said escaping from his first murder scene, to build tension in the story.
Mahfouz uses flashbacks to be able to explain to readers the contrast that Said sees between his life now to his past and to sympathize with Said on how everything has changed around him.
Mahfouz uses Said’s internal monologues to further explain his personal opinions on situations and to allow readers to understand Said deeper as a character.
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