Comparative: Introduction

Question 1

G

Answer 1

As a nation that aspires towards the tolerance and acceptance of all, America is a highly idealistic place that views itself as a model of democratic values for other nations.

Question 2

S

Answer 2

Reginald Rose’s Twelve Angry Men and Mohsin Hamid’s The Reluctant Fundamentalist share a common purpose of exploring America’s ideals and what it means to belong in America.

Question 3

T

Answer 3

While Hamid’s novel encourages readers to question whether America is truly a land of equal opportunity, Rose’s play reminds readers of the responsibilities they must fulfil in order to achieve this optimistic vision of America.