Sanadiqiya Street is where all the decadence is found. ... This alley, "lies in almost complete isolation from all surrounding activity" (Mahfouz 1) because it's isolated, its ironic that British culture enters due to colonialism, which enhances this decaying effect. ... Therefore, politics is modern, and it comes from the west, so it symbolizes the west. ... In the first chapter of the novel uncle Kamil is described as "hulk", and "large and rounded" (Mahfouz 2), which gives us quite a gothic first appearance of him, also his fat represents our satisfactio...

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Next, it is necessary to mention spirituality that comes through all spheres of life and raises Hindus to the gods and the Brahmans. ... It is worth taking into account the conservativism of Indian culture that is challenged by democratization of all spheres of life that comes from the West. ... Eastern culture took many things from the Western world, though it managed to maintain its nature. ... Barve, Bharat, Agashe and few other guests wore quite simplified kurtas, a bit shorter and with no decoration. ... Though Indian culture assimilated many elements from Western, Indians have maintained...

• Word Count: 1489
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate