Introduktion
Margaret Barlow's narrative, "Worlds Apart," delves into the life of an English girl named Mary, who embarks on a journey into the Muslim way of life through her marriage to Salem, an Arab man.

While Mary anticipated some challenges when marrying Salem, her affection for him compelled her to take the plunge.

Initially residing in London, their life together took a significant turn when they relocated to Salem's home country, where Mary encountered his family.

The stark contrast between an English family and an African one left Mary feeling overwhelmed.

Utdrag
The narrative unfolds through the perspective of the narrator, an old neighbor from London, rather than Mary herself.

This narrative choice injects an element of ignorance and intrigue, as readers do not receive the story directly from Mary's viewpoint.

The concluding sentence, "She promised to phone me when she got back to England. I have not heard from her yet," amplifies the story's dramatic uncertainty, leaving us in the dark about Mary's fate.

Mary and Salem's relationship is anything but conventional. Her decision to marry Salem was initially driven by physical attraction, but she was aware of the potential challenges arising from differences in culture and tradition.