The New Yorker: Fiction

Aleksandar Hemon Reads ZZ Packer

Nov 2, 2024
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INSIGHT

The Revolver as a Symbol

  • Dina's "revolver" comment reflects her internal conflict and guarded nature.
  • It highlights the contrast between her tough exterior and inner vulnerability.
INSIGHT

Yale's Ineffective Response

  • Yale's response to Dina's behavior, therapy and a single room, is ultimately unhelpful.
  • These measures fail to address the underlying trauma and isolation she carries.
ANECDOTE

A Shared Vulnerability

  • Heidi's persistence and shared love for a Frank O'Hara poem break through Dina's defenses.
  • Their bond deepens through shared vulnerability, culminating in a dishroom "cleansing" ritual.
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