On the contrary, Layla's personal situation is different from, say, that of her cousin, Gamila, who can be seen as the one who keeps the door closed in supporting fundamental principles throughout the process. with most of the female characters in the novel such as Gamila's mother, Layla's mother and Dawlat Hanim. Having grown up together, Layla and Gamila share a moment of brotherhood that is not found in el-Saadawi's Memoirs of a Female Doctor. Additionally, Layla's peers, such as Sanaa and Adila, enrich Layla's personal life experience in some way by becoming involved in her life.