43 pages • 1 hour read
Aziz AnsariModern Romance
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2015A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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What role does Klinenberg play in the writing of this book? How does Ansari’s humor complement Klinenberg’s role?
Why did Ansari write this book? Did he accomplish his goal?
How is modern romance defined in the book? Use specific examples from the text to support your ideas.
What role does technology play in modern romance? What are the benefits and downfalls of technology regarding dating?
Describe how passionate love and companionate love differ. How do these ideas factor into the modern dating scene?
On Page 146, Ansari defines “mate value” and “unique value.” How do these ideas differ? How has online dating affected these values?
On Page 130, Ansari describes the “paradox of choice.” What is that paradox? How has technology influenced our decision-making?
On Page 91, Ansari gives the story of Arpan and Dinesh. What is the main difference between these two men? What commentary does this provide on the modern dating scene?
In Chapter 5, Ansari looks at the opposing dating scenes in Japan and Argentina. Why is the act of dating so different in each country? How does the US’s dating scene compare?
