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Shame (Rushdie novel)

Plot Summary

Copied from Salman Rushdie -> Plot >==Plot== This story takes place in a town called "Q" which is actually a fictitious version of Quetta, Pakistan. In Q, one of the three sisters (Chunni, Munnee, and Bunny Shakil) gives birth to the main character, Omar Khayyám Shakil; however no one knows which sister is his mother because the sisters operate as a unit. In addition, the sisters refuse to tell anyone, even Omar, who the father is. Omar is raised in purdah with his "mothers," but yearns to join the outside world. During this time, Omar becomes mischievous and learns hypnosis. As a birthday present, Omar Khayyám Shakil's "mothers" allow him to leave Q. He enrolls in a school and is convinced by his tutor (Eduardo Rodriguez) to become a doctor. Over time, he comes in contact with both Iskander Harappa and General Raza Hyder. Test 3