In 'The Satanic Verses', Gibreel Farishta and Saladin Chamcha survive a plane explosion and undergo transformations into which figures?
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Correct answer: An angel and a devil
Following the fall, Gibreel begins to take on the qualities of the Archangel Gabriel, while Saladin physically transforms into a goat-like demonic figure. These transformations reflect their internal struggles with identity and morality.
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