Nature regularly plays a vital role in all forms of literature, whether novels, short stories, poems or screenplays. Ilfat Idilbi uses nature to the same extent in The Charm very effectively. In Idilbi's tale, nature is given the task of representing the state of mind through the description of events, as well as providing symbolism that directly relates to the plot and characters. Furthermore, it makes a very important contribution to the representation of development. of the main character, Um Safi. While these uses of nature are important to a deeper understanding of The Charm, they do not detract from the theme of the story if not fully understood. One of the most obvious uses of nature in the short story The Charm is its role in setting the atmosphere through the descriptions of the events in which Um Safi takes part. Recalling her wedding day, she remembers the courtyard as "full of festively dressed guests, the lemon and bitter orange trees decorated with lit lanterns." The bright colors and light contribute to the memory he looks back on fondly. That it really happened that way, she remembers her wedding that day with a positive outlook and the vibrant colors of nature bear witness to it. The next time the weather is depicted, Um Safi is on the roof and is greeted with a less attractive scene. The night is described as "The rain was pouring down. The night was full of darkness and foreboding." The darkness and unwanted rain are a representation of the darkness that clouded Um Safi's mind and the evil that was about to be committed on the roof. In addition to developing mood, nature subtly links to character development. Just two notable events...... middle of paper ...... and, there are also similes used to describe his children such as his “young men now straight and tall as palm trees” and “five young girls . ..as beautiful as the moon." These provide a unique insight into how prosperous their marriage has been after twenty-five years and explains why she feels betrayed following her husband's infidelity. In The Charm, nature is used extensively for a variety of purposes, including creating atmosphere through depictions. of important events, main character development, and as a way to provide the audience with a series of symbols that foreshadow the plot. Natural symbols are very important for a deeper understanding of the story, but they are used in such a way that the theme can be revealed without complete understanding of them. By using nature in this way, The Charm becomes a fascinating story to read.