# How does Saïd the Fisherman develop the theme of Betrayal and Trust?

> Saïd the Fisherman by Marmaduke Pickthall

## Answer

Saïd the Fisherman by Marmaduke Pickthall develops Betrayal and Trust across the chapters the companion marks for this theme.

Saïd is betrayed by circumstances and his own actions, while his relationships with Selìm and others reveal the fragile nature of trust and loyalty in a world driven by self-interest.

Saïd's trust in Abdullah is evident, but there is a hint of betrayal as Abdullah's voice was used to deceive Hasneh, and Abdullah's alibi may be suspect.

The beggar's initial act of tricking the missionary and later revealing his true nature to Saïd demonstrates a world where trust is easily exploited.

Saïd betrays Hasneh's trust by leaving her, and he exploits the hospitality of the villager.

## Evidence

- [ii](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sa_d_the_fisherman_se/chapters/ii.md): Saïd's trust in Abdullah is evident, but there is a hint of betrayal as Abdullah's voice was used to deceive Hasneh, and Abdullah's alibi may be suspect.
- [v](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sa_d_the_fisherman_se/chapters/v.md): The beggar's initial act of tricking the missionary and later revealing his true nature to Saïd demonstrates a world where trust is easily exploited.
- [vi](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sa_d_the_fisherman_se/chapters/vi.md): Saïd betrays Hasneh's trust by leaving her, and he exploits the hospitality of the villager.
- [viii](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sa_d_the_fisherman_se/chapters/viii.md): Saïd's theft of the robe and his subsequent betrayal of the household's trust, as well as his mocking of the trapped Cassim, underscore themes of deceit and mistrust.
- [ix](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sa_d_the_fisherman_se/chapters/ix.md): Saïd's thoughts of Abdullah's fraud and his vow to take revenge underscore the theme of betrayal and the loss of trust.
- [xiii](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sa_d_the_fisherman_se/chapters/xiii.md): Saïd's distrust of Selìm's advice and his suspicion of the khan's honesty illustrate themes of trust and betrayal.
- [xv](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sa_d_the_fisherman_se/chapters/xv.md): Saïd's lies and manipulation betray the trust of his servant and the authorities, while Selìm's faithfulness stands in stark contrast.
- [xvi](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sa_d_the_fisherman_se/chapters/xvi.md): Saïd's internal conflict between loyalty to Selìm and the allure of the beggar's offer touches on themes of trust and potential betrayal.

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