Wedding of Zein

In the novel Wedding of Zein written by Tayeb Salih women are among the main characters. And what is interesting is that their portrayal changes. At first they are shown as completely subordinate slaves for men. Women have no power. When some man wants to marry them, they must do what the man wants. In the novel this man is Zein.

Zein indisputably plays an important role in the novel. People in his small village call him a holly fool. There is nothing stupid or crazy about him in the book, but no doubt there is something peculiar. It does not matter where Zein goes, be sure that he would bring everywhere cheer and laughter. Zein pays – people are happy, people like him. Villagers have fun with him, but it does not disturb them to laugh at Zein simultaneous View the rest of this article