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Saïd the Fisherman · Character
Ali ebn Mahmud
A character with a patronymic name, possibly a soldier or official.
minor
Also known as Ali
First appearance: ii
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- Other
Character groups
- Local merchants and officials
- Communal and factional forces
- Protagonist
- Political and religious elite
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Ferideh’s desperate plea marks the emotional peak of her manipulation, as she weaponizes her vulnerability and…
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