Grandmother Timeline and Summary

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Grandmother Timeline and Summary

  • Ahmed remembers going up to the roof of the house in Alexandria with Grandmother to wait for angels on a special night during Ramadan.
  • She also recalls her time in Grandmother's receiving room at Zatoun, where only women and young male relatives were allowed.
  • Ahmed notes that Grandmother was a little cool in her responses to Grandfather. She learns that this is because of their son Fuad's death.
  • Grandmother becomes more pious after Fuad's death, always dressing in black and praying a lot.
  • Ahmed recalls Grandmother praying at Alexandria and says that she taught Ahmed much about spirituality.
  • Grandmother dies after a short illness. Ahmed remembers going to her room to say goodbye to her.