Betrayal and Trust

Where it surfaces

• II

  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

  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

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

• VIII

  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

  Saïd's thoughts of Abdullah's fraud and his vow to take revenge underscore the theme of betrayal and the loss of trust.

• XIII

  Saïd's distrust of Selìm's advice and his suspicion of the khan's honesty illustrate themes of trust and betrayal.

• XV

  Saïd's lies and manipulation betray the trust of his servant and the authorities, while Selìm's faithfulness stands in stark contrast.

• XVI

  Saïd's internal conflict between loyalty to Selìm and the allure of the beggar's offer touches on themes of trust and potential betrayal.

• XVII

  Mustafa's story of Yuhanna's betrayal of his sister and family drives his quest for vengeance, and he places his trust in Saïd as an ally.

• XVIII

  Mustafa's curse and plot to ruin Yuhanna's family, despite the girl's kindness in giving him money, highlights the theme of betrayal and the abuse of trust.

• XX

  Saïd avoids Selìm out of shame, and the lawyer's threat to denounce Mustafa underscores the fragile trust amid sectarian strife.

• XXII

  The authorities' punishment is perceived as a betrayal of Muslim solidarity, and the Christians' taunts are seen as a betrayal of social order.

• XXVI

  The riot reveals betrayals as soldiers desert to the people, and Saïd's trust in Mustafa is shaken when he hears Mustafa's confession of murder, hinting at a shift in their relationship.

• I

  Saïd accuses Selìm of self-interest, straining their trust, while recalling Abdullah's past treachery.

• III

  Hasneh feels betrayed by Saïd's love for Ferideh and seeks to betray Ferideh's secret. Ferideh accuses Hasneh of being a backbiter and a breeder of mischief, highlighting the theme of broken trust within the household.

• IV

  Ferideh's accusations against Hasneh and Nûr highlight themes of distrust and perceived betrayal within the household, as Saïd struggles to balance loyalties.

• V

  Saïd accuses Nûr of betrayal, while Nûr threatens to expose his secrets, highlighting the fragile trust and the consequences of broken bonds.

• VII

  Saïd feels betrayed by the slander from Nûr and the estrangement of Abu Khalìl, while trusting Selìm with his secret.

• IX

  The theme is evident in the rumors of Saïd's betrayal of his adopted father, Mustafa, and the subsequent distrust and shunning he faces from the community.

• Chapter X

  Saïd's wife's betrayal is recounted, and Saïd and Abdullah lie to each other, showing mutual distrust.