Parvaiz constantly seeks connection to

his father, and fulfilment of his legacy

"This new Parvaiz was born out of
Parvaiz as Adil's son. His desire to fulfil this
vengence and justice" - Page 150
legacy is so complete that he goes to
Syria to become a Jihad.

Eamonn has been raised to share his
father's ideals and values with regard
to Islam and religion. He adequately
Legacy Eamonn
fulfils his legacy by not practising Islam,
but this legacy is threatened by his
relationship with Aneeka.
"Who is this posh English boy with my
face, the father would say, sometimes
with disappointment, sometimes with
pride. Who you made me, so blame
yourself the son would reply." - Page
107

When her parents died, Isma was left

"My siblings and I were orphaned just
with the legacy of raising her twin
after I finished uni. They were twelve
siblings. This prevented her from doing
Isma years old - twins. I took the first job I
what she wanted, and forced her to
could find. Now they're grown up; I can
make the decision to dob in her
go back to my life." - Page 16
brother.
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Protection
Betraya
l
Family and
Identity