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Several aspects of Zaabalawi make it seem more like a spiritual journey than a normal short story. ... After he fails to gain insight from these men he moves onto more spiritual people. ... I will begin by showing the symbolic meaning of Zaabalawi. Then I will show the connection that each person has to his or her world (material or spiritual). Then I will show how the movements from person to person constitute a religious journey.
“Who is Zaabalawi? ... If one looks closer, however, they may be able to find a deeper spiritual meaning involved. ... Zaabalawi is said to have the ability to give life taste again when it has become bland. ...
The first step in the journey is the visit to Sheik Ali al-Tatawati. ... (2532)He is obviously firmly entrenched in his own ego and cannot find Zaabalawi. ... The book merchant is also unable to help him find Zaabalawi. ... He should be able to find Zaabalawi quite easily. ... Even with all of his power he is unable to help the narrator find Zaabalawi. ... He is not able to give away the location of Zaabalawi, but he is able to offer another clue to his whereabouts.
Approximate Word count = 879 Approximate Pages = 3.5 (250 words per page double spaced)
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