Despite, the problems in Gogol’s relationship with Moushumi, he is oblivious to the idea that the excitement of their early love is wearing off as he cannot recognize the changes that begin to become apparent with Moushumi. For instance, the text states, “Do you remember this dress? He shakes his head. She is disappointed but not surprised. By now she’s learned that his architect’s mind for detail fails when it comes to everyday things,” (248). This portrays a scenario where Moushumi is used to the idea of displacement from Gogol, as evidenced by him forgetting where the black dress she is wearing was from. In addition, this characteristic greatly impacts their relationship later on throughout the chapter, in which she then forms an affair
