The Betrayal

In this story, a man named Dr. Kamal finds himself faced with a serious choice. Dr. Kamal has become submerged into a world of politics and is considering the endorsement of a violent protest against a rising political faction. He is the poster child for an educated man who has become too wrapped up in his belief system and now thinks that murder is acceptable, as long as his beliefs and values are supported. The title of the story, "The Betrayal", is quite ironic in itself because as the story unfolds, it becomes apparent that the actual betrayal that takes place does not occur as the result of some well-hidden secret within another person, but instead the doctor actually betrays himself. During a meeting between the two rival parties, the doctor jumps up in defense of his faction, putting himself on display as a person who has strong hatred for the opposing group. I also found it interesting that here is a doctor, a person in power, who is described as "religious", and we can assume educated, using his power to incite a large group of people to do his murderous bidding. This type of person is very symbolic of every dangerous leader and ruler that has ever run a country. Dr. Kamal knowingly made the decision to sacrifice the lives and health of his supporters, without any thought as to their sufferings.