Title: "Season of Migration to the North"

Author: Tayeb Salih

Characters:
The Narrator
Mustafa Sa'eed
Other villagers
Settings: the unnamed narrator investigates Mustafa Sa'eed's life, revealing the profound impact
of colonialism on identity and society through the clash of cultures in Sudan and England.

Exposition:
The unnamed narrator returns to his Sudanese village and learns about Mustafa Sa'eed's recent
death. Mustafa's life becomes the subject of intrigue as he was a Sudanese man who lived and
studied in England.

Rising Action:
The narrator investigates Mustafa's life by talking to villagers and reading Mustafa's personal
writings. Mustafa's complex relationships with European women and his involvement in tragic
events are revealed, highlighting the impact of colonialism on his identity.

Climax:
The climax occurs as the narrator discovers the depth of Mustafa's internal conflicts and the
tragic consequences of his relationships. It forces the narrator to confront the profound impact of
colonialism on individual lives and the broader society.

Falling Action:
The narrator grapples with the consequences of Mustafa's actions and the cultural clash between
the East and West. The village experiences a sense of disquiet as the legacy of colonialism
continues to affect the characters.

Denouement:
The novel concludes with a reflection on the enduring consequences of colonialism, the
complexity of cultural identity, and the haunted legacy left by Mustafa Sa'eed. The denouement
leaves readers contemplating the broader implications of the narrative

Theme: The theme centers on the profound consequences of colonialism on individual identity
and societal dynamics.