Chapters 7-9, pp. 50- 96 Summary

In chapter seven, the land is described where the oaks grow in the rocks. Often these oaks' growth is stunted. Similarly, Memed's growth is somewhat stunted by harsh treatment. This is many years later, and Memed is eighteen years old. Somehow he has acquired a new jacket, cap and other new clothes. He puts on handmade stockings that have a fancy pattern knitted into them. The birds and flower patterns were made by Memed's girlfriend, Hatche. Memed meets Mustafa, a boy his age, to go on a secret trip to the town. The young men walk past fields and take a rest about noon. A tall and old man who is bare-chested approaches and takes out his lunch, offering them some food. The young men do not eat, but get directions to the town. They tell the...