Veiled Women · Character

Hamdi Bey

A male character of some standing, possibly a relative or official.

minor

Also known as Hamdi

First appearance: i

Hamdi Bey's tie to Barakah is one of the pressures that moves Veiled Women—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Yûsuf's little brother, brings sherbet instead of water when called.

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With Barakah (friendship): Barakah and Hamdi Bey share a trusting friendship, with him often acting as a confidant or helper. With Barakah (friendship): Barakah and Hamdi Bey share a trusting friendship, with him often…

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Character Web

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Relationship types

Friendship
Other

Character groups

Harem and household hierarchy
Protagonist
Servants and minor figures

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Barakah
friendship · positive
Barakah and Hamdi Bey share a trusting friendship, with him often acting as a confidant… How this plays out →
Barakah
friendship · positive
Barakah and Hamdi Bey share a trusting friendship, with him often acting as a confidant… How this plays out →

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In the story

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IX
Yûsuf's little brother, brings sherbet instead of water when called.
XX
Barakah's younger brother-in-law; attached to Barakah; dreams of escaping with Tâhir; threatened with marriage to Na'imah.
XXI
Complains bitterly about his forced marriage to Na'imah, but is completely changed the next day, becoming a fond husband.
The Gathering Storm
Mentioned as having joined the fellahin, causing his father Muhammad Pasha dismay.
XXXII
Muhammad's uncle, a close friend of the general-in-chief who favors Muhammad.

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