The Thief and the Dogs Naguib Mahfouz

Characters in "The Thief and the Dogs"

  • Said Mahran; the main character
  • Rauf Ilwan; Mahran's erstwhile mentor
  • Nabawiyya; Mahran's former wife, currently married to Illish
  • Sana; Mahran's biological daughter
  • Ilish Sidra; Mahran's friend until he betrays Said (currently married to Nabawiyya)
  • Nur; a prostitute who loves Said
  • Tarzan; a café-owner
  • Sheikh: cleric, of shehab brotherhood Said's father had been a member and to whom Said turns for spiritual guidance

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