Salih

Salih followed his brother Muhammad to Kuwait after the 1967 events. Salih is referenced as being in prison, causing Nuwar's distress. Salih comforts Basil, offers him an egg, inquires about family members, reads political economy texts, and supports Basil during the party. Salih attends the prison’s “people's school”, reading books constantly and working hard in the literacy and exam‑prep sessions. Briefly referenced in Basil’s monologue about revolutionaries. Salih is revealed as Nuwar's secret boyfriend, known to most of the family except the parents. Salih is referenced as Nuwar’s imprisoned lover.