Saïd the Fisherman · Character
The Mufti
A religious legal expert, possibly consulted in a dispute.
minor
First appearance: ix
The Mufti shows up with force in XV. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Fat and prosperous judge who is skeptical of Saïd's story and accuses him of being an unbeliever.
The Mufti first appears in 0038 ix.
In XV: Fat and prosperous judge who is skeptical of Saïd's story and accuses him of being an unbeliever.
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- Other
Character groups
- Communal and factional forces
- Protagonist
- Core household and emotional ties
- Local merchants and officials
- Political and religious elite
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- 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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