https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh Please contribute to each column at least once. Include your name in the subject box. Please do not repeat what another classmate has already contributed. en-us 2019-05-15 13:28:31 UTC 2026-03-17 09:34:23 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361720201 Inequality made it difficult for these women to live their lives the way they want them to be lived. ]]> 2019-05-20 13:23:07 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361720201 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361720256 Do you think that Mariam ever thinks about what her life could have been if she was treated equally and fair?]]> 2019-05-20 13:23:12 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361720256 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361720294 "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]]> 2019-05-20 13:23:16 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361720294 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361722649 "Laila watched the arch of her closed fist, slicing through the air,..." (Hosseini, 299)]]> 2019-05-20 13:28:19 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361722649 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361722929 Women with fewer rights and privileges will disrupt society and create violence. ]]> 2019-05-20 13:28:54 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361722929 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361722987 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?]]> 2019-05-20 13:29:01 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361722987 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361723013 "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)]]> 2019-05-20 13:29:06 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361723013 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361723277 Oppression of women creates misery and violence caused by inequality.]]> 2019-05-20 13:29:45 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361723277 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361723334 Do you think the Taliban taking over to stop the fighting is more positive or negative?]]> 2019-05-20 13:29:52 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361723334 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361723402 "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).]]> 2019-05-20 13:29:58 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361723402 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361724126 Inequality for women, No freedom for women, Punishments and violence towards women.]]> 2019-05-20 13:31:22 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361724126 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361724226 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?]]> 2019-05-20 13:31:35 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361724226 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361724274  "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." ]]> 2019-05-20 13:31:41 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361724274 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361724435 Oppressing any group of peoples just makes them stronger and more resilient ]]> 2019-05-20 13:32:02 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361724435 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361725406 Oppression is a curse but also a blessing because it allows the oppressed to grow stronger.]]> 2019-05-20 13:34:27 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361725406 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361726104 Woman are being degraded and controlled in courses of violence, which is known as inequality.]]> 2019-05-20 13:35:57 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361726104 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361726283 Inequality of women made their lives worse and miserable.]]> 2019-05-20 13:36:21 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361726283 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361726564 The loss of women's rights can affect women in many ways, both physically and mentally.]]> 2019-05-20 13:36:57 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361726564 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361727080 "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]]> 2019-05-20 13:38:04 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361727080 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361727094 "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)]]> 2019-05-20 13:38:07 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361727094 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361727632 Women have lost all of their basic rights as human beings, they have been dehumanized, oppressed.]]> 2019-05-20 13:39:03 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361727632 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361727774 Why do you think the Men believes it okay to harm their wives and limit their lives. Do you think this is fair?]]> 2019-05-20 13:39:21 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361727774 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361727837 How do you think the oppression will affect peoples minds and what they are willing to do for survival?]]> 2019-05-20 13:39:28 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361727837 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361728447 Where do you believe Rasheed falls on the spectrum of husbands? (the best to the worst)]]> 2019-05-20 13:40:44 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361728447 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361728712 Lack of education and human rights for women caused by oppression and inequality.]]> 2019-05-20 13:41:17 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361728712 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361728855 2019-05-20 13:41:33 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361728855 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361728859 terror and endurance. Pushing through when everyone is against you]]> 2019-05-20 13:41:34 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361728859 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361728998 "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)]]> 2019-05-20 13:41:50 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361728998 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361729237 "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.]]> 2019-05-20 13:42:19 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361729237 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361729555 How long do you think these governments run by men will take basic human rights and education away from women in Afghanistan?]]> 2019-05-20 13:42:50 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361729555 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361730547 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?]]> 2019-05-20 13:44:46 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361730547 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361730594 "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."]]> 2019-05-20 13:44:52 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361730594 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361732162 Do you think Mariam and Laila will ever be able to escape from Rasheed and live happy lives with Aziza and Zalmai?]]> 2019-05-20 13:48:16 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361732162 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361732190 Why does Rasheed so lowly of women? Will he teach his son to think of women the same way?]]> 2019-05-20 13:48:19 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361732190 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361732745 Hope and love can still be found in dark and barren places.]]> 2019-05-20 13:49:24 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361732745 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361732746 Inequality and oppression of women through fear and power. ]]> 2019-05-20 13:49:24 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361732746 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361733169 "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)]]> 2019-05-20 13:50:18 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361733169 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361733247 Why is Rasheed so mean to Laila, Mariam and Aziza but spoils Zalmai]]> 2019-05-20 13:50:27 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361733247 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361733274 Inequality of women leads to violence and a terrible lifestyle. ]]> 2019-05-20 13:50:29 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361733274 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361733296 The inequality established by the Taliban has caused widespread disaster for the entire nation.]]> 2019-05-20 13:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361733296 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361733621 Do you think Mariam and Laila will ever try to retaliate against Rasheed?]]> 2019-05-20 13:51:14 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361733621 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361733750 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.]]> 2019-05-20 13:51:34 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361733750 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361733903 "They cant make half the population stay home and do nothing", Laila said. "Why not?" Rasheed said. 
pg. 278]]> 2019-05-20 13:51:43 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361733903 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361733923 How do you think this will affect Mariam and Laila's lives?]]> 2019-05-20 13:51:45 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361733923 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361734085 Did the Taliban really 'liberate" Afghanistan?]]> 2019-05-20 13:52:08 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361734085 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361734187 The oppression of women only leads to violence and hatred.]]> 2019-05-20 13:52:19 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361734187 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361734191 Are the Taliban really there to help the people/ Improve society?]]> 2019-05-20 13:52:20 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361734191 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361734366 "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)]]> 2019-05-20 13:52:41 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361734366 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361734738 "... there isnt a court in this godforsaken country that will hold me accountable for what i will do"]]> 2019-05-20 13:53:31 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361734738 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361734777 "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." ]]> 2019-05-20 13:53:36 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361734777 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361735001 "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."]]> 2019-05-20 13:54:06 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361735001 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361735066 2019-05-20 13:54:17 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361735066 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361735075 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?]]> 2019-05-20 13:54:17 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361735075 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361735213 The oppression of women brings them together even in the worst of times.]]> 2019-05-20 13:54:35 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361735213 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361735316 Totalitarian rule that heavily restricts the rights of its citizens lead to the suffering of those citizens.]]> 2019-05-20 13:54:46 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361735316 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361735829 Do you think Mariam will trust Laila again?]]> 2019-05-20 13:55:46 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361735829 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361736085 What is gained by the Taliban for restricting the rights of women? Is there a valid reason other than their radical fundamentalist ideals?]]> 2019-05-20 13:56:25 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361736085 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361736088 2019-05-20 13:56:26 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361736088 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361736093 "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 ]]> 2019-05-20 13:56:26 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361736093 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361736981 "Women are forbidden from working. If you are found guilty of adultery you will be stoned to death. Listen. Listen well. Obey."
(Page 278) ]]> 2019-05-20 13:58:24 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361736981 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361738509 "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."]]> 2019-05-20 14:01:59 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361738509 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361738692 The inequality of women has led to disaster and suffering of many citizens.]]> 2019-05-20 14:02:21 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361738692 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361739405 D you think Mariam and Laila will be able to build their friendship again?]]> 2019-05-20 14:03:41 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361739405 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361740041 2019-05-20 14:04:42 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361740041 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361740055 Women are seen as unequal from the rest of society and are sufferu being treated unfairly]]> 2019-05-20 14:04:43 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361740055 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361740845 2019-05-20 14:06:16 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361740845 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361740866 2019-05-20 14:06:17 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361740866 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361740926 2019-05-20 14:06:19 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361740926 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361740937 2019-05-20 14:06:19 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361740937 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361741084 "Mariam now saw the sacrifices a mother made. Decency was but one." pg. 287]]> 2019-05-20 14:06:27 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361741084 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361741650 Will Mariam and Laila escape Rasheed who has treated them like objects and not people?]]> 2019-05-20 14:07:39 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361741650 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361742276 "You on the other hand, would be a benz. A brand new, first class, shiny benz." (pg. 222)]]> 2019-05-20 14:09:12 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361742276 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361754264 Women are looked as a mistake and are dehumanized, where they are only used to birth more boys for the country's future. ]]> 2019-05-20 14:33:15 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361754264 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361754986 How will the book turn out for Mariam and Laila? Will they gain freedoms soon?]]> 2019-05-20 14:34:33 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/361754986 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/364902385 Oppression of a group leads to self-abuse both physically and mentally.]]> 2019-05-31 14:17:39 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/364902385 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/364902721 How far will Rasheed have to go until the women either collapse or revolt?]]> 2019-05-31 14:19:00 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/364902721 https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/364903104 "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]]> 2019-05-31 14:20:17 UTC https://padlet.com/gretchen_griffith/fxeeqw9ax8jh/wish/364903104