
Mohammed Naseehu Ali Reads “Allah Have Mercy”
The New Yorker: The Writer's Voice - New Fiction from The New Yorker
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Bread Mishap in the Market
The chapter follows a young boy sent to buy bread who faces resistance from a vendor and accusations of witchcraft. A tense altercation occurs involving passersby, culminating in a gavel-man resolving the conflict by paying for the damaged loaf. Themes of empathy, responsibility, and community dynamics are explored in this market confrontation.
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