Question

At the end of the second paragraph Soueif tells readers that "the lights of Cairo will not come on tonight," referring to a government-imposed curfew and shutdown of internet and phone communications. How does this glimpse into the future contribute to Soueif’s description of the present?

Answer 1

Answer and explanation:

At the end of the second paragraph Soueif tells readers that "the lights of Cairo will not come on tonight," referring to a government-imposed curfew and shutdown of internet and phone communications. This glimpse contributes to Soueif's description of the present as in the present will be constantly changing given the uncertainty of not knowing how  that night will end taking into account the events that occur.