A Point of View

It is a story of an ambitious man who grew up in a civilized community. Civilized: because it has a vital social, economic, and political organization and religious life. These systems and traditions are stated in the novel as activities that normally and naturally practised by the members of that community; division of labour is essential in family life; “all children are dead silent listening to their parents discussing their plans for the day. It is important for them to listen carefully as it is now that all duties of the day are assigned. Alfatih is to go and open the shop…Saaeed is to release the goats and cows …Mahasin has to clean the teapots and glasses and complete sweeping the house yard. Neimat is to clean the pigeons’ cottage…” Politically, there is a local leader who rules the whole are with sub rulers under him, “ For uncle Ali is the most important man in the district. Mohammed says he is the chief just because his title is shartay but he is not right. Shartay...

The novel reflects deep self devotion and exalt in the God; and represents features of a genuine faithful believer who entirely and absolutely depends upon the god in life. It also reveals a significant attitude that the author has not strong tendency towards instinct as a woman but all her feelings, emotions and sentiments are to please the God and her father and that is why whenever she prays for deliverance or salvation the Heaven's reply is immediate and clear. The experiences that she faced are fuel to her faith and belief that the God is responsible of her life as she proves as an honest and loyal servant. Living among Africans has another considerable philosophy to the writer that is to examine and practise brotherhood between Christians; which she is a highly remarkable example of love, equality and fraternity regardless of race or colour.  The writer's experiences in the Sudan are important to the Sudanese more than other people because she has honestly expl...