The relationship structure of Hagg and Souad, Taha and Rawda, Hatim and Adbuh, and Busayna and Zaki By serve as examples/critiques of their Egyptian society where they are a product of a power and control influence environment. The article “The Egyptian Blogosphere” brings to light the Egypt’s history of colonization and how that has lead to the policing of gender and sexuality. In addition, mentions the consequences for queer emancipation as far laws and censorship meant to limit homosexuals in an effort to instill heteronormativity. The article providing background on how “police systems [that were adopted from the British colonizers] have shaped the development of social norm in Egypt in complex ways” that are seen in these four relationships…show more content… The common issue that the other three couples face is recognizing who has the power. Along with determining whether or not that permits that person to control the dynamics of their relationship. Hagg and Hatim are privileged characters that automatically start the relationship with power. However, once Hagg’s and Hatim’s partner no longer acknowledges their power and seek to control their own will, conflict occurred. Taha and Rawda have a similar relationship to Busayna and Zaki Bey as far practicing heteronormative behavior and fostering a genuine love for one another. But the moment Taha gets violated by the government puts in perspective that he does not have power and control. He begins to battle and questions within himself who has the authority over him as a man and feels emasculated. Taha exercising his power and attempting to reclaim control leads to his death and leaves his wife as a widow again. The balance that Busayna and Zaki Bey have brings to light that the standards/ideologies that Egyptian societies set are not the absolute way for their citizens to progress in a power and control driven
