Love and Obsession

Where it surfaces

• XVIII

  Saïd's immediate and intense infatuation with Yuhanna's daughter, described as a 'sick for love' and a 'hunger' in his eyes, drives his willingness to participate in Mustafa's vengeful scheme.

• XX

  Saïd's all-consuming desire for Yuhanna's daughter drives his actions, leading him to spy on her and await a riot to abduct her.

• XXIII

  Saïd's actions are driven by his obsessive love for Ferideh, leading him to risk his life to save her.

• XXVI

  Saïd's obsession with the girl (Yuhanna's daughter) drives him to seek her despite Nûr's warnings, and Nûr's promise to tame her for him highlights the possessive nature of his desire.

• XXVIII

  Saïd's longing for Hasneh and his plans for a future with her contrast with his earlier abandonment, showing a mix of affection and possessiveness.

• III

  Hasneh's obsessive love for Saïd drives her to try and ruin Ferideh, while Saïd's care for Ferideh is shown as he tends to her wound. The jealousy and rivalry between the women highlight the theme of obsessive love.

• IV

  Saïd's passion for Ferideh is described as growing with the years, fueled by a sense of mystery and something withheld, illustrating an obsessive love.

• VIII

  Ferideh's devotion and Saïd's obsessive guarding of his wealth highlight the intertwining of love and obsession.