Global Arts

The characters in Palace Walk have been through some type of drama. Khadijah is afraid that she may never marry because she has an "ugly" nose. Yasin begins to learn about his father's other life, where he goes out at night, drinking, enjoying women and music, therefore Yasin doesn't feel as bad when he is out drinking and partying. Kamal tries to figure out life as he becomes more aware. He even starts speaking with the English soldiers who are camped outside their house. Fahmy is now a political activist, however his family does not know this until an incident occurs at mosque involving Yasin.

Someone accuses Yasin of being a traitor because he is seen speaking with the English soldiers and sometimes smoking. Many people surround Yasin until Fahmy and their father surround him. Although Yasin is largely built, he is deathly afraid of this confrontation. Another political activist recognizes Fahmy and tells the crowd that they have nothing to worry about because Yasin is a Fahmy's brother. The young political activist tells the crowd that Fahmy is a leader and on the committee. The crowd disperses. Ahmad, Fahmy and Yasin's father, is very upset and humiliated due to the confrontation. He is also upset at his sons for "causing" this confrontation. Later that night, their father talks to them one by one. He calls Yasin to discipline him for his behavior.

This is where I have stopped reading. I will let you know what happens next week!