Question

What theme about growing up does the story convey? Think about Lilia's experiences and the way she changes during the story.

questions from "When Mr. Pirzada Came to Dine"

Answer 1

When Mr. Pirzada came to dine is not only a story about a man living away from his family in a foreign country but it is also about a child's understanding of what it means to miss someone dear.

Answer 2

The theme about growing up conveys the complexity of the adult world in which you can no longer remain innocent as a child in order to survive.