In 'Midnight's Children', what is Saleem Sinai's unique supernatural ability?
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Correct answer: Telepathic contact with other midnight's children, channeled through his powerful sense of smell
Saleem's large nose grants him a supernatural olfactory sense that doubles as a telepathic antenna, allowing him to mentally assemble the 'Midnight Children's Conference'. This power ties his individual identity to the collective fate of India's independence generation.
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