The physical geography described in the novel has a profound effect on the contemporary emotional state of the narrative. How do the characters’ surroundings shape their personalities?

At the end of the novel, Amin scrutinizes the wall erected between Israel and Palestine. What does the wall symbolize in the context of the novel?

Amin’s journey is a quest to find the truth. While he struggles to come to terms with Sihem’s actions, does he find redemption?