in class zeitoun

As the hurricane flooded the city, Zeitioun decided to stay because he loved his city and believed he is of use.  Kathy, his worried wife kept in contact with him daily. She wanted Zeitoun to leave, but he wanted stay in the city where he would be useful.  He could monitor developments and look after their properties. "Zeitoun was invigorated, He had never felt such urgency and purpose" (Eggers 106).  Zeitoun was worried about his rental properties and went to check up on it.  On the way he picked up Frank and saw that there were many people in need of help.  Zeitoun, Frank and with the help of two young men they managed to save a 200 pound woman that was floating in the water while clinging on to a bookshelf and to get her safely aboard the boat.  On just the first day of flooding he was able to help save five elderly residents felt he was needed in the city.