Desolate setting – Specific reference to the desert and the ocean are used to describe Said’s surroundings. He describes how “the stars overhead looked like grains of sand; and the café felt like an island in the midst of an ocean…” (p.189-190) and most likely does this in order to emphasize the fact that he looks at the café as a safe-haven. He refers to the setting by means of desolate areas to put forth the idea of isolation and separation he feels. The desert is also described as the one place for peace, tranquility and security. Over hearing two men discussing this topic, Said is enlightened as the statements “Show me a single place on earth where there’s any security… here you’re protected by the desert and the dark” (p.190) give expression to his “own situation” (p.191)
Animal Imagery – In this chapter, animal imagery is not as significant as in the other chapters, but is still present. Said describes Nur as a nightingale and himself as a rock with the analogy of their love as being “like a nightingale singing to a rock…” (p. 192).
Guns and Bullets – Said’s revolver is constantly referred to in order to represent confidence and revenge.
“He patted the gun in his pocket and clenched his teeth.” (p. 192) is the picture that is described to the reader that indicates Said resorting to the gun in order gain his composure before meeting Nur.
“May it be fire for your enemy, God willing,” Tarzan said to Said after supplying him with a gun and bullets.
