Why does Mariam kill Rasheed?
Mariam knows she has no choice but to kill him. It shows the culmination of all her life’s experiences: the pain and sorrow Rasheed has caused her, as well as the joy and love she feels with Laila, force her to kill Rasheed.
Why is Mariam called Harami?
A Thousand Splendid Suns starts with a term of abuse thrown at one of the protagonists — Mariam — by her mother: “harami.” The word means illegitimate and would be deeply hurtful to someone from a culture that prizes patriarchy. To be without her father’s name and patronage is Mariam’s curse.
Why did Nana not marry?
Nana had told Mariam that she was once close to marriage when she was fifteen years-old. She was to be married to a parakeet seller, but before her wedding a “jinn” (a seizure or spasm of some sort) entered her body and the wedding was called off.
Does Laila marry Tariq?
She tells Laila and Tariq to leave with Aziza and Zalmai, and confesses to the Taliban to killing Rasheed, for which she is publicly executed. Laila and Tariq leave Afghanistan and move to Murree, Pakistan, where they get married.
Why did Nana kill herself?
In A Thousand Splendid Suns, Mariam’s mother Nana hangs herself because she realizes that her daughter has grown fond of her father Jalil. Nana understands that Jalil will not put himself in a position to claim Mariam as his rightful daughter, and she knows that this will break Mariam’s heart.
Did Nana die?
Nana O. is later revealed to have abruptly left with only one, cryptic remark as to where she was gong: “I want to go to the sea…” (or, “I want to see Ren…” depending on the translation). She is later declared dead; implying suicide as the cause.
Why did Nana and Nobu break up?
She became his first girlfriend, but because she thought that Nobu was two timing her with Nana O., she broke up with him.
Why does Nana forbid Mariam from going to school?
Why does Nana forbid Mariam to go to school? Nana doesn’t want Mariam to go to school because she feels she can teach Mariam everything a girl like her needs to know. Mariam and her mother are outcasts from society. Nana wants them to be left alone to live their lives.
What is the gift that Rasheed gives Mariam that makes her feel loved?
shawl
What is the one skill that Nana says Mariam needs in life?
“There is only one, only one skill a woman like you and me needs in life, and they don’t teach it in school . . . Only one skill. And it’s this: tahamul.
What wifely act makes Marudm proud?
Rasheed’s compliment on her cooking makes Mariam feel proud of herself and good about the possibility of making a connection with Rasheed. Just one positive comment gives her strength and a flash of happiness, similar to the times with Jalil when his compliments made her feel special.
Why does Rasheed marry Laila?
Laila agrees to marry Rasheed because she is pregnant with Tariq’s child and knows she would be shunned for having a child out of wedlock. She also knows her child, and she, will need to be cared for. Rasheed is focused on having a son and doesn’t appreciate having a healthy child.
What complaints does Rasheed have about the baby?
The baby suffered burns on her back, legs and torso and is at risk of permanent scarring, according to the complaint charging Akeem Rasheed Saygo, 27, with neglecting a child causing great bodily harm.
Why do Mariam and Laila dig a hole?
Drought persists throughout Afghanistan, and Laila and Mariam dig a hole in their yard in an attempt to reach water.
How did Rasheed’s son die?
We all know how his first son died: he drowned in a lake while Rasheed got drunk.
How does Mariam die?
She’s arrested by the Taliban and stoned to death.
How does Jalil die?
It is understood that Jalil dies a natural death as he suffered from a weak heart.
Does Jalil actually love Mariam?
They are Jalil, Rasheed, and Laila. Jalil is Mariam’s father. Although Jalil loves Mariam, he is ashamed to admit Mariam as his daughter since Mariam is his illegitimate daughter.
How many wives does Jalil have?
two
What does Mariam realize while she’s at the hospital with Laila?
In the process, Mariam begins to realize the sacrifices made by a mother, and she reflects on her betrayal of Nana. Mariam learns that there are only two doctors working at the hospital, and a nurse instructs her to take a walk with Laila and to wait.
What secrets does Laila keep from Rasheed?
Women are views as “baby-making machines.” What secret does Laila keep from Rasheed, and how does this contribute to her willingness to marry him so quickly? She is pregnant with Tariq’s baby so she marries him so she can say that the baby is his and she can keep her reputation.
Why do Mariam and Laila have their first fight?
While Mariam and Laila have for the most part managed the simmering tensions in the household, their first fight allows them to explicitly voice the pain and resentment that each of them feels. For Laila, at least, the imminent arrival of her child allows her to retain some kind of hope for the future.
How do Mariam and Laila regain power over their own lives?
Mariam and Laila were brought together due to circumstances they could not control. Describe how and when both women were able to regain power over their own lives and who was essential for them to gain this personal power. Mariam did not gain control over her own life until she attempted to leave Rasheed with Laila.
What story about Tariq does Abdul Sharif bring Laila?
A Thousand Splendid Suns Abdul tells Laila that he had was hospitalized with a kidney infection and that Tariq was in the bed next to him. Sharif tells Laila that Tariq had been severely wounded in crossfire when trying to cross into Pakistan and that among other injuries, Tariq lost his other leg.
What is the name of Mariam’s eight year old half sister?
One day, Mariam’s 8-year-old half-sister, Niloufar, comes in the room to fetch a gramophone from the closet. The two girls visit briefly, but Mariam is too upset to befriend Niloufar. When Mullah Faizullah arrives a few days later, he tries to convince Mariam that it is not her fault that her mother committed suicide.
When Rasheed shop catches on fire what happens to their family?
After the fire, the family begins selling off whatever they can. Rasheed gets fired from two restaurant jobs and Laila baits him, suggesting his poor work ethic and bad temper are the cause for his unemployment.