Mahmoud’s brother, who lives in Amara, encourages Mahmoud to stay in Baghdad while the Mantis is still alive, in order to stay safe. However, he ultimately accepts Mahmoud’s decision to return to his hometown as violence escalates in Baghdad. He says that Mahmoud’s family does indeed miss him. In this way, he confirms that Mahmoud will be able to benefit from a warm, loving family environment after leaving the chaos of Baghdad.
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Abdullah Character Timeline in Frankenstein in Baghdad
The timeline below shows where the character Abdullah appears in Frankenstein in Baghdad. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Chapter 11: The Investigation
...foolishly in the past. Reflecting on this episode in his life, he calls his brother Abdullah, with whom he chats from time to time. Abdullah reveals to Mahmoud that the Mantis...
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Chapter 18: The Writer
...of his belongings. He made plans to return to his hometown, explaining to his brother Abdullah that a civil war was bound to erupt in Baghdad. When he tried to call...
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Chapter 19: The Criminal
One day, in Amara, Mahmoud’s brother Abdullah suddenly announces that the Mantis has been murdered. Mahmoud has spent the past two and...
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