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Inequality made it difficult for these women to live their lives the way they want them to be lived.

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Do you think that Mariam ever thinks about what her life could have been if she was treated equally and fair?

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"its all i have to give her, Mariam has said to Lalia, this knowledge , these prayers. They're the only true possession I've ever had." pg 298

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"Laila watched the arch of her closed fist, slicing through the air,..." (Hosseini, 299)

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Women with fewer rights and privileges will disrupt society and create violence.

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Do you think it is fair for women to be treated with this much disrespect?
Do you think that Mariam or Laila will do anything to try and change this new way of living?

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"Ever since the failed escape, two and a half years ago, Mariam knew that she and Laila had become one and the same being to him, equally wretched, equally deserving of his distrust, his disdain and disregard.`When he spoke, Mariam had the sense that he was having a conversation with himself, or with some invisible presence in the room, who, unlike her and Laila, were worthy of his opinions." (Hosseini, 274)

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Oppression of women creates misery and violence caused by inequality.

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Do you think the Taliban taking over to stop the fighting is more positive or negative?

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"What do you want me to do? They won't give me what I need... When the NGOs offer money, the Taliban turn them away. Or they funnel the money to places that cater to men," (Hosseini, 290).

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Inequality for women, No freedom for women, Punishments and violence towards women.

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Given that Rasheed is dominant between Mariam & Laila how do you think his son Zalmai will act once he's old enough to marry?
Does Rasheed resent Aziza?
What do you think Mariam & Laila will do if they cant take the beating of Rasheed anymore?
Do you think they will escape again, but this time suceed?

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"Laila did not notice that Rasheed was back i the room. Until his hand was around her throat. Until she was lifted off her feet and slammed against the wall."

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Oppressing any group of peoples just makes them stronger and more resilient

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Oppression is a curse but also a blessing because it allows the oppressed to grow stronger.

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Inequality of women made their lives worse and miserable.

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Woman are being degraded and controlled in courses of violence, which is known as inequality.

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The loss of women's rights can affect women in many ways, both physically and mentally.

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"You will not, under any circumstance, show your face. You will cover with burqa when outside. If you do not, you will be severely beaten." pg. 278

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"You will not speak unless spoken to. You will not make eye contact with men. You will not laugh in public, if you do, you will be beaten" (pg. 278)

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"What a terrible thing it was, Laila thought now, for a mother to fear that she could not summon love for her own child. What an unnatural thing. And yet she had to wonder, as she lay on the floor, her sweaty hands poised to guide the spoke, if indeed she could ever love Rasheed's child as she had Tariq's." -Chapter 38, page 283.

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Women have lost all of their basic rights as human beings, they have been dehumanized, oppressed.

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Why do you think the Men believes it okay to harm their wives and limit their lives. Do you think this is fair?

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How do you think the oppression will affect peoples minds and what they are willing to do for survival?

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Where do you believe Rasheed falls on the spectrum of husbands? (the best to the worst)

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Lack of education and human rights for women caused by oppression and inequality.

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terror and endurance. Pushing through when everyone is against you

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"Rasheed didn't say anything. And, really, what could be said, what needed saying, when you'd shoved the barrel of your gun down your wife's mouth?" (Hosseini, 300)

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How long do you think these governments run by men will take basic human rights and education away from women in Afghanistan?

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How do you think this will affect Mariam and Laila's lives?

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How do you think the loss of women's rights, and Rasheed's continuous degradation of Laila and Mariam is affecting them?

Despite knowing the consequences, what do you think propelled Laila to fight back against Rasheed?

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"The doctor took a breath, then told Laila that the hospital had no anesthetic..."then cut me open," Laila said. she dropped back on the bed and drew up her knees."Cut me open and give me my baby."

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Do you think Mariam and Laila will ever be able to escape from Rasheed and live happy lives with Aziza and Zalmai?

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Why does Rasheed so lowly of women? Will he teach his son to think of women the same way?

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Mariam had heard of a neighborhood widow who had ground some dried bread, laced it with rat poison, and fed it to her seven children. She saved the largest portion for herself.

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Inequality and oppression of women through fear and power.

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Hope and love can still be found in dark and barren places.

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"She had passed these years in a distant corner of her mind. A dry, barren field...And the past held only this wisdom: that love was a damaging mistake, and its accomplice, hope, a treacherous illusion... Two new flowers had unexpectedly sprouted in her life."
(A thousand Splendid Suns, page 256)

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Inequality of women leads to violence and a terrible lifestyle.

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Why is Rasheed so mean to Laila, Mariam and Aziza but spoils Zalmai

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The inequality established by the Taliban has caused widespread disaster for the entire nation.

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Do you think Mariam and Laila will ever try to retaliate against Rasheed?

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"They cant make half the population stay home and do nothing", Laila said. "Why not?" Rasheed said.
pg. 278

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Did the Taliban really 'liberate" Afghanistan?

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Are the Taliban really there to help the people/ Improve society?

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The oppression of women only leads to violence and hatred.

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"It seemed worth-while, if absurdly so, to have endured all they'd endured for this one crowning moment, for this one crowning moment, for this act of defiance that would end the suffering of all indignities." (300)

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"They wont give me what I need. I have no X-Ray either, no suction, no oxygen, not even simple antibiotics. When NGOs offer money, the Taliban turn them away. Or they funnel the money to the places that cater to men."

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"... there isnt a court in this godforsaken country that will hold me accountable for what i will do"

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"Aziza pushed the TV's power button. Rasheed scowled, snatched her wrist and set it on the table,not gently at all. 'This is Zalmai's TV,' he said."

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Why does Mariam now have a closer relationship with Laila?
Why does Mariam loe Aziza so much?
What influenced Laila's and Mariam's attempt at escape?

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The oppression of women brings them together even in the worst of times.

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Totalitarian rule that heavily restricts the rights of its citizens lead to the suffering of those citizens.

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Do you think Mariam will trust Laila again?

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What is gained by the Taliban for restricting the rights of women? Is there a valid reason other than their radical fundamentalist ideals?

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"Mariam had heard the announcement, in January of that year, that men and women would be seen in different hospitals, that all female staff would be discharged from Kabul's hospitals and sent to work in one central facility. No one had believed it, and the Taliban hadn't enforced the policy. Until now." Pg.286

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"Women are forbidden from working. If you are found guilty of adultery you will be stoned to death. Listen. Listen well. Obey."
(Page 278)

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"She saw Rasheed leading Mariam across the yard by the nape of her neck. Mariam was barefoot and doubled over. There was blood on his hands, blood on Mariam's face, her hair, down her neck and back. Her shirt had been ripped down the front. 'I'm so sorry, Mariam.' Laila cried into the glass."

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The inequality of women has led to disaster and suffering of many citizens.

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D you think Mariam and Laila will be able to build their friendship again?

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Women are seen as unequal from the rest of society and are sufferu being treated unfairly

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"Mariam now saw the sacrifices a mother made. Decency was but one." pg. 287

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Will Mariam and Laila escape Rasheed who has treated them like objects and not people?

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"You on the other hand, would be a benz. A brand new, first class, shiny benz." (pg. 222)

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Women are looked as a mistake and are dehumanized, where they are only used to birth more boys for the country's future.

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How will the book turn out for Mariam and Laila? Will they gain freedoms soon?

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Oppression of a group leads to self-abuse both physically and mentally.

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How far will Rasheed have to go until the women either collapse or revolt?

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"Rasheed wasn't bothered much by the Taliban. All he had to do was grow a beard, which he did, and visit the mosque, which he also did." pg. 281