Abdulrahman Zeitoun - To depict his struggle through Hurricane Katrina not only economically, but personally as well. Zeitoun not only has to deal with the trouble of his house and office, but the fear of never seeing his family again as well. He represents the many fears and thoughts one would encounter as they live through Hurricane Katrina.
Kathy (plus Nademah, Aisha, and Safiya) - signify the physical and emotional separation of the family. They are in Arizona, as Zeitoun is stuck in the hurricane. It is the longest he has ever been away from his family and at many times he questions whether he will ever see them again.
Zachary - signifies a loss of a father figure. He is Kathy's son from another marriage, but he doesnt have contact with his biological father. Zeitoun grew up acting as his father, but now he is separted from the family as well.
Ahmad - Not only is he one of Zeitoun''s 9 brothers and sisters, but he represents a logical thinker. As the storm neared, Ahmad was telling Zeitoun that he should really think about leaving New Oreans. He described the eye of the storm and where it was heading.
Mahmoud - Represents everything that Zeitoun is now. For as long as Zeitoun lived, he lived in the shadow of his father who was known across Syria as a legendary sailor who survived numerous dangerous situations at sea. Now, Zeitoun is faced with a dangerous situation in which he must fight to live through and survive.
Melvin - Melvin depicted the commitment to Zeitoun's painting business. Numerous employees counted on the business as a way of income and survival.
Charlie - He represents a sense of noticibility about the hard work and commitment that Zeitoun possesses. When Zeitoun worked for Charlie, he once had to run to work with his bike on his shoulders after it got a flat tire. Charlie saw Zeitoun as he was running and commented on his strong work ethic.
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