Technology and Modernization Quotes in Little Bee (The Other Hand) Page 2
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| Quote #4 I picked up the phone. The new text was indeed from Andrew. SO SORRY, it said. (2.163) |
Sarah gets this text after the police tell her that Andrew has hanged himself. Some glitch delays Andrew's final transmission, so it arrives a good long time after he sends it.
| Quote #5 "Me did a favor for one of dem immigration men, all right. He make a few changes on de computer, just put a tick in the right box, you know, an – POW! – up come de names for release. (3.244) |
As Yevette reveals to Little Bee, their release from detention is a result of technological manipulation.
| Quote #6 "Will you delete him for me, Bee? I can't do it." (5.116) |
After Sarah accidentally calls Andrew (now dead) to get his advice on a problem, she asks Little Bee to delete him from her contacts, reminding us of the novel's UK title, The Other Hand.
