New York City seems great, but sometimes we wonder why anyone lives there. People complain that it's expensive, the subways are crowded, the line for cronuts is too long…
It can be easy to focus on the negative anywhere, especially when you're in a place that you aren't originally from. The Golem and the Jinni is jam-packed with people who feel like fish out of water (or jinnis out of deserts). The Jinni longs for the freedom of his past, the Golem oddly wants less freedom, Sophia wants adventure, and creepy ol' Schaalman wants eternal life. Hey, even evil wizards get the blues.
Questions About Dissatisfaction
- Why isn't the Golem happy without a master? Do you think she would be happy with one?
- What do the Jinni and Sophia have in common when it comes to dissatisfaction? Be specific, please.
- Is Michael truly happy with his marriage to Chava? Why is she dissatisfied with the marriage to him?