Nadide Hayat

The tale undulates through familiar territory: Nadide is not accepted by the learners on account of her age, but eventually wins them over by diving with them and saving a sea-turtle. The fact that she nearly dies as a result only increases her reputation. Her family are skeptical about the whole idea of Nadide's education; it's just not done for an older woman to return to university. Once she obtains her diploma and subsequently opens a restaurant, they are quite happy to visit it. The captain is now the cook, while Nadide is the accountant.