The beginning segment of this book i found to be very interesting, as it described the life of Chris, and his peculiar thought processes and differentiation between right and wrong. The way in which Chris thinks and forms opinions and various subjects is different than most people, as in most cases he adheres to norms, rather than acting on his own feelings. Chris both in New York and at home does not have very man friends, further showing his peculiar and standoffish personality. The quote "i am as alien here as in a city" proves that, as he refers himself to a fish "exploring an abandoned sea."
Chris is oblivious in this segment to both the environment and people around him. For instance, Chris believed that his wife truly "loved [him] and wanted a family" but in reality she was simply settling for average and a normal life. This is proven as she refuses his two proposals, is not excited when she finally gives in the third time, and is wed in a small informal Municipal building. Chris is oblivious to his surroundings as he thinks for nearly a week that his apartment complex is full of African Americans, when in reality they are Puerto Ricans speaking spanish.
Chris adheres to norms, and is easily convinced by other people, seen in many instances involving Jahi. Throughout their relationship she easily controls him, seen in sexual relationships, activites at the beach and involving his work, and the overall daily activities they partake in. In other words, he follows her from day to day and area to area rather than making plans himself. Overall, from scenarios in this segment, Chris is somewhat helples, further proven as he is happy with his "knee ligmanet being destroyed" allowing him to go back home to the security of his family.
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