When Utstath Rashid is arrested, the first thought that comes to Sulieman's mind is the question of who betrayed him. Again, when Rashid is questioned on TV and doesn't give the name of Sulieman's father. (Matar 114) Although he doesn't really understand why this act of loyalty was politically important, he realizes that Utstath Rashid is not betraying his friends. Contrary to this, Sulieman constantly feels betrayed by his family, especially when they send him away. (Matar 229) Being an innocent child, Sulieman takes this betrayal personally and does not recognize at first that it was for himself.