Question

Read the excerpt from part 5 of Zeitoun.

The kids fear water, yes, and when a pipe burst last year there were screams and nightmares, but slowly they’re growing stronger. For them he has to be strong, and he needs to look forward. He needs to feed them, to hold them close, and he needs to show them that God had a reason for their trials. He tells them that perhaps God, by allowing him to be jailed, saved him from something worse.

Why does the author include these musings?
to suggest Zeitoun’s fear of the unknown
to emphasize Zeitoun’s unwavering faith
to prove Zeitoun’s innocence and good standing
to illustrate Zeitoun’s confidence in his children

Answer 1

to emphasize Zeitoun’s unwavering faith

The passage shows him interpreting his imprisonment as part of God’s plan and reassuring his children that their trials have purpose—highlighting his strong, sustaining faith.