Mother

Usama’s mother welcomes him home, urges marriage, expresses faith that God will resolve the country’s problems, and discusses family members’ conditions. Mother greets Usama, shares stories of exile from Tulkarm, arranges logistics through Adil, advises visiting Haj Abdullah, and urges farm work and marriage to Nuwar. Usama’s mother is described as very ill, prompting his urgency to act. Basil thinks of his mother throughout his ordeal, expressing concern for her wellbeing. Mother is interrogated by Israeli soldiers, reveals details about her son Usama, recites prayers, and interacts with neighbor Um Sadiq and Adil. Urges Usama to take a job on his uncle’s farm and hints at a marriage to his cousin Nuwar Mother hurriedly tends to the house, prepares dinner, and complains about the condition of the home. Mother reacts emotionally to the family crisis, urging accountability. Adil’s mother shouts from a window to remember the kidney machine and urges Adil to take it.