Character guide

Saïd the Fisherman

major

Also known as Saïd, Saïd Effendi, O Saïd, Emìr Saïd, Saïd Agha

The protagonist, a poor fisherman who becomes entangled in political intrigue and rises to power.

Hasneh

major

Also known as O Hasneh

Saïd's beloved wife, central to his personal motivations and emotional arc.

Ferideh

supporting

Also known as O Ferideh

A significant female character, likely connected to the main household or subplot.

Mahmud Effendi

supporting

Also known as Mahmud, O Effendi

A powerful official or nobleman who interacts with Saïd, possibly a rival or ally.

Old Mustafa

supporting

Also known as Mustafa, Mustafa Bek, the Bek

An elder figure, possibly a mentor or father figure to Saïd.

Abdullah abu Azìz

supporting

Also known as Abdullah, Azìz

A recurring character, possibly a friend or advisor in Saïd's circle.

Nûr

supporting

Also known as O Nûr, old Nûr

An older woman, possibly a relative or household member with a distinct role.

Abu Khalìl

minor

Also known as O Abu Khalìl

A named character, likely a merchant or local figure in the story.

Suleyman

minor

Also known as O Suleyman, Suleyman Solomon

A character with a name suggesting wisdom or royalty, possibly a judge or elder.

Camr-ud-dìn

minor

Also known as Camr, O Camr-ud-dìn

A named character, possibly involved in the political or social plot.

Selìm

minor

Also known as O Selìm, O sluggard

A character, possibly a servant or companion, with a distinct presence.

Ismaìl Abbâs

minor

Also known as Ismaìl, Abbâs

A historical or political figure referenced within the narrative.

Mûsa

minor

Also known as Mûsa Moses

A character named after Moses, possibly a religious or symbolic figure.

Abdul Cader

minor

Also known as Abdul

A named character, possibly a local leader or merchant.

Ahmed Pasha

minor

Also known as Ahmed, Ahmed Basha, The Basha

A high-ranking official or military leader in the story.

The Qadi

minor

Also known as Qadi

A judge or religious authority who appears in a legal or moral context.

Habìb ebn Nasr

minor

Also known as Nasr

A named character, possibly a Christian or member of a minority group.

Muhammed abu Hassan

minor

Also known as Muhammed, Hassan

A character with a compound name, possibly a local notable.

Nesibeh

minor

A female character, possibly a relative or member of the household.

Yuhanna the Christian

minor

Also known as Yuhanna

A Christian character, possibly a merchant or craftsman.

Dìn Muhammed

minor

Also known as Muhammed, Dìn

A character with a religiously significant name, possibly a scholar.

Cassim

minor

Also known as O Cassim

A named character, possibly a friend or acquaintance of the protagonist.

The Wâly

minor

Also known as Wâly

A provincial governor or authority figure.

The Sultàn

minor

Also known as Sultàn

The ruler, referenced as a distant authority.

The Mowarni

minor

A group or faction, possibly a tribe or religious community.

Dejìl

minor

A character, possibly a villain or antagonist figure.

Farûn

minor

A named character, possibly a historical or legendary reference.

Rashìd

minor

A character, possibly a guide or local informant.

Mansûr

minor

A named character, possibly a servant or soldier.

Yuhanna the Nazarene

minor

Also known as Nazarene

A Christian religious figure, possibly a priest or monk.

Jurji

minor

A named character, possibly a Christian or foreigner.

Ibrahìm

minor

Also known as O Ibrahìm

A character, possibly a servant or local figure.

Ali ebn Mahmud

minor

Also known as Ali

A character with a patronymic name, possibly a soldier or official.

Muhammed Effendi

minor

Also known as effendi

A titled character, possibly a scholar or bureaucrat.

Sàadeh

minor

A named character, possibly a woman or a local figure.

Ayûb the Bedawi

minor

Also known as Bedawi, Ayûb

A Bedouin character, possibly a guide or messenger.

Durzi

minor

Also known as the old Durzi, Durzi A Druze

A Druze character, possibly a local elder or fighter.

Kheyr-ud-dìn

minor

Also known as Kheyr

A named character, possibly a historical or political figure.

The Mutesarrif

minor

Also known as Mutesarrif

A district governor or administrative official.

The Mufti

minor

A religious legal expert, possibly consulted in a dispute.

The old beggar

minor

A recurring beggar who may have a hidden significance.

The officer

minor

A military or police officer who interacts with the main characters.

The servant

minor

A generic servant in a household, but with a distinct role in a scene.

The Franks

minor

Also known as Franks, Both the Franks

A group of Europeans, possibly merchants or travelers.

The Christians

minor

Also known as Christians

A religious community referenced as a group.

The Turks

minor

Also known as Turks

A group of Ottoman soldiers or officials.

The Drûz

minor

Also known as Drûz

A religious sect or community, possibly in conflict.

The English

minor

A group of English people, possibly diplomats or travelers.

The Nazarenes

minor

Also known as Nazarenes

A group of Christians, possibly a specific community.