AP Literature: Thematic Gallery [Pd. 2] by Erin Ives https://padlet.com/eeschopp/cctyrhswiq9j From your group, identify your strongest thematic or thesis statement. Post this statement and then provide a counter-argument (a new thesis statement) that works to establish the alternative argument to your initial theme. en-us 2018-09-11 12:06:10 UTC 2026-03-05 19:28:04 UTC hello@padlet.com 2012 https://padlet.com/eeschopp/cctyrhswiq9j/wish/279821245 Theme: In "A Thousand Splendid Suns," Housseini shows that despite the social unrest and moral injustice people face in their environment, love and goodness can be fostered anywhere.

Counterargument: Despite Mariam and Laila's abilities to find love and positivity in the midst of hardships, their surroundings often contributed to the development of their personalities in negative ways. ]]> 2018-09-11 12:48:49 UTC https://padlet.com/eeschopp/cctyrhswiq9j/wish/279821245 2015 https://padlet.com/eeschopp/cctyrhswiq9j/wish/279821348 Theme:
“In ‘A Thousand Splendid Suns,’ Hosseini utilizes cruelty as a necessary evil that challenges one to transcend his or her societally-imposed circumstances”

Counterargument: 
"In ‘A Thousand Splendid Suns,’ Hosseini utilizes cruelty as a harsh blow of reality that forces people into their societal circumstances”]]> 2018-09-11 12:49:01 UTC https://padlet.com/eeschopp/cctyrhswiq9j/wish/279821348 2014 https://padlet.com/eeschopp/cctyrhswiq9j/wish/279821825 Theme: Hosseini uses sacrifice to show that only after we lose something can we truly appreciate how much it means to us.

Counter: If you truly loved something you wouldn't need to sacrifice to know you love it.


]]> 2018-09-11 12:49:56 UTC https://padlet.com/eeschopp/cctyrhswiq9j/wish/279821825 2013 https://padlet.com/eeschopp/cctyrhswiq9j/wish/279821989 Theme:  In ATSS Hosseini shows despite abuse, people can still find meaning in their life.

Counterargument:  

Abuse rarely produces a positive outcome on a persons life. 
]]> 2018-09-11 12:50:17 UTC https://padlet.com/eeschopp/cctyrhswiq9j/wish/279821989 2011, Form B https://padlet.com/eeschopp/cctyrhswiq9j/wish/279823921 In ATSS, the author Hosseini uses an illuminating episode to prove the importance of Mariam's life, showing that only in dire situations we can realize our self worth.

Counterargument- Self worth is not only defined in extraordinary situations. There are many points in ones life that one can realize the value of our lives]]> 2018-09-11 12:54:10 UTC https://padlet.com/eeschopp/cctyrhswiq9j/wish/279823921 2010 Form B hambachnak https://padlet.com/eeschopp/cctyrhswiq9j/wish/279824688 In Housseini's ATSS, he shows that despite leaving your physical home, elements of it will carry with you and impact you throughout life.
Counter argument: By growing up, one is able to move past what was once called home.]]> 2018-09-11 12:55:43 UTC https://padlet.com/eeschopp/cctyrhswiq9j/wish/279824688