# The Franks — Saïd the Fisherman character guide

> The Franks in Saïd the Fisherman by Marmaduke Pickthall.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Franks, Both the Franks

**First appearance:** 0004-iv

## Who they are

A group of Europeans, possibly merchants or travelers.

## Relationships

### [Saïd the Fisherman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sa_d_the_fisherman_se/characters/said_the_fisherman)

_social_

The Franks are foreign traders or travelers whom Saïd encounters, representing external influences and cultural clashes.

### [Saïd the Fisherman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sa_d_the_fisherman_se/characters/said_the_fisherman)

_social_

The Franks are foreign traders or travelers whom Saïd encounters, representing external influences and cultural clashes.

## In the story

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sa_d_the_fisherman_se/chapters/vii)

The Frankish missionary is mentioned as the object of Saïd's hopes.

### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sa_d_the_fisherman_se/chapters/xii)

Two Europeans who mock Saïd's robe and laugh at him.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sa_d_the_fisherman_se/chapters/vi)

A party of English travelers is encamped near the tavern, and their presence and conversation spark Saïd's interest in England.

### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sa_d_the_fisherman_se/chapters/xii)

Described as unmannerly and possessed with foul devils by the Egyptian; the captain of the sailing ship is one-eyed and harsh.

### [XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sa_d_the_fisherman_se/chapters/xvi)

The missionary and other Franks appear as figures of hatred and confusion to Saïd.

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