Technology in Exit West

Technology is a primary focus of Exit West. It was a key factor in before the doors appeared and during the traveling through the doors. It showed the connection to the world despite living in one location. It was shown with how the young adults in their childhood home were all able to communicate through their cell phones, and how they could speak to people who were able to get out of their situation. It also showed the fragility of world wide connection when they took away the internet in their town, and that people within the town weren't able to communicate. During their time in London, Nadia and Saeed still stayed together, yet were apart because they were more focused on the screens in front of their faces. They were able to transport place to place via the phones, very similar to the black doors.