This chapter possesses similar themes to chapter one. These themes can be explored as well as developed later in the novel and they are listed here with brief comments.
Faith – “Besides a joy like the joy of Paradise that was aroused in him by faith and dreams” (p163). This can be seen as faith in religion which brings joy and happiness.
God/Forgiveness – Having faith in religion leads to this theme. “If you love god, then follow me and God will love you” (p168 ).
“Take a copy of the Koran and read.” (p167) The Koran seems like a cure for any problem people might have in the Muslim world.
Betrayal – “I was sure of my safety as usual. It was that dog who betrayed me.” (p168 ) In the novel betrayal fuels the plot and the incidents that occur.
Justice/Innocence – Said looks for justice as he talks with the Sheikh about how “disaster followed disaster until [his] daughter rejected [him].” (p168 )
