What inspired the author to focus on the bureaucratic process of obtaining a passport?
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The Passport

The Passport
نقاش القراء مفتوح الآن. يمكن لمؤلف موثّق الانضمام بعد المطالبة بهذا الملف.
What inspired the author to focus on the bureaucratic process of obtaining a passport?
Did anyone else feel the sense of helplessness grow as the protagonist's options dwindled?
How do you think the author used symbolism to represent the loss of personal identity?