To explore themes of poetry, music, and resistance through the character of Abdul.
Narrative structure told in second-person perspective
Character development through Abdul's lineage
Exploration of cultural and political themes
Portrayal of artistic expression as a form of resistance
Characterization of Abdul as a symbol of defiance
Emphasis on the emotional connection between reader and narrator
Abstract
Abstract: This short fiction, told in second-person, describes the reader and narrator's inheritance of the character Abdul, a poet and musician, who is killed while resisting an oppressive regime.