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 television and does not reveal Sulieman's father's name. (Matar 114) Although he does not fully understand why that act of loyalty was significant in a political sense, he realizes that Utstath Rashid does not betray his friends. In contrast, 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 initially does not recognize that it was for himself.