What attracts him to each? Why do you think he prefers these places to the city?
Examine Nayir'sĬomparison of the desert with the sea on page 108. He feels most at home in the desert or on the sea, far away from the city and its populace. In a world that values family and community above individuality, Nayir seems an independent nation. Do you think he overdoes it? If so, what might Nayir be compensating for? How do other Muslims in the novel, both menĪnd women, seem to feel about his religious conservatism? What do their perspectives tell you about modern Saudi Arabia? Nayir's identity is almost entirely contingent on his modesty and righteousness. How do Muslim customs hinder Nayir and Katya in their investigation? How do these customs help the investigators? Finding Nouf tells a moving and mysterious story, but also gives readers a peek into the world of conservative Muslims in Saudi Arabia. What deeper meaning does the search for Nouf have for Nayir?ĭiscuss the relevance of the title, Finding Nouf.
Nayir feels obligated to find Nouf as a favor to his friend Othman, and to the Shrawi family, who have been very good to him.
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