Their union is blocked by Bakr of the Bakran clan, who is Mem’s antagonist throughout the story[3] and is jealous of the two star-crossed lovers.

[4] When Zin receives the news, she collapses and dies while mourning the death of Mem at his grave.

When Bakr's (Beko) role in the tragedy is revealed, Tacdîn, the best friend of Mem, kills him.

She describes, in precise and poetic language, the story of the ill-fated love of Mem and Zin.

[5] The full version of the legend Memê Alan is now an integral part of the Kurdish literature.