Woman at Point Zero

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Nahret She is the doctor who regularly goes to see patients at the women's prison where Firdaus is held. She becomes the audience for Firdaus to tell her sto…moreShe is the doctor who regularly goes to see patients at the women's prison where Firdaus is held. She becomes the audience for Firdaus to tell her story to. (less)
IMAOBONG Richman How does Nawal portray motherhood in Woman at Point Zero?
Blackcat We never really find out anything about Sharifa other then what Firdaus knows about her.
Brynhild Svanhvit She probably assumed that Saadawi was a journalist that intended to exploit Firdaus' story for her own gain, rather than try and help her. Given that …moreShe probably assumed that Saadawi was a journalist that intended to exploit Firdaus' story for her own gain, rather than try and help her. Given that Firdaus had given up her last chance to be indulted, the ward just wanted to avoid any visitors, so she could face her execution with some peace.(less)

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