Frankenstein in Baghdad

by

Ahmed Saadawi

The Old Man Character Analysis

This man has discussed the possibility of selling his furniture to Hadi because he plans to sell his house and move to Russia to join his girlfriend. However, he changes his mind one day and sells his entire house, including the furniture, to someone else, thus depriving Hadi of an important business opportunity.
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The Old Man Character Timeline in Frankenstein in Baghdad

The timeline below shows where the character The Old Man appears in Frankenstein in Baghdad. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Chapter 2: The Liar
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...face, Hadi left to negotiate a business transaction. He hoped to buy furniture from an old man in the Karrada neighborhood who was planning on leaving the country to join his girlfriend... (full context)
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After receiving no answer at the old man ’s house, Hadi he decided to return home by foot, collecting empty cans on the... (full context)
Chapter 7: Ouzo and Bloody Mary
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In the meantime, Hadi learns that the old man with whom he was negotiating has sold his entire house, including the furniture, to someone... (full context)