How does the theme of survival manifest in Chapter 11 of The Breadwinner? “These are unusual times. They call for ordinary people to do unusual things, just to get by.” (Ellis, 2000, p.100) Mrs. Weera says this to Mother when Parvana will continue to dig bones. Explain why this statement is true. by Ms. Barletta

breon1392400 — 2025-11-17 16:52:15 UTC

The way survival manifest to chapter 11 is when you are trying to survival you got to what you got to do to survival. The evidence I have is " These are unusaual times. They call for ordinary people to do unusal things just to get by.( Ellis, 2000, page 100). This quote shows that in unusal times when you are trying to survival, people do what they have to do.

The whole chapter of 11 is about Parvanna and her friend doing what they have to do when they survival and they are selling things also, and now he knows what happens to theives.

sandra2549322 — 2025-11-17 16:55:23 UTC

The life lesson and theme of chapter 11 is sometimes you will have to be forced to do something you don't wanna do. Not by someone but by yourself. Parvanas dug bones just to get by this horrible situation. They were able to afford food but it was still hard to afford things. So Parvana's preserved turned into a boy had to do many sacrifices and more. Ms, Weera told her mother this because she wanted to help Parvana be strong and persevere is my guess. I got this from Ellis,2000,pg 98-103. In all this explains how Parvana kept going even though she knew she didn't want to do this but still risked getting bombed.

mason2445264 — 2025-11-17 16:59:30 UTC

This chapter is crazy. The chapter starts out with Parvana not keeping her promise to shauzia and told her mom all about the grave digging, but after a talk her mom relented to keep going for the money. Parvana buys a tray to but goods like gum and cigarettes on the tray. on page 103-104 There is a group of people all going to a soccer stadium so Parvana thought she could sell her goods to the people who were in the stadium. People came out from the stadium, thieves. Those thieves got their hands cut off as Parvana and Shauzia watched. this shows that ordinary people can do unusual things to get by because the thieves had to steal to try to get by. Parvana also does this in chapter 9 when she digs up a grave to get bones for money. (Ellis, 2000, p.100)

marko2458253 — 2025-11-17 16:59:59 UTC

The survival theme of chapter 11 of the Breadwinner is desperate times call for desperate measures is developed when Parvana digs up bones. This is desperate because digging up bones of people is gross and just terrible, and since Parvana is just a kid those moments are probably gonna scar her for life. In summary Chapter 11 developed the theme of desperate times call for desperate measures because of how Parvana dug for bones.

alani2039362 — 2025-11-17 17:00:20 UTC

The life lesson of Chapter 11, where Parvana matures up and doesn't make problems with Nooria. The theme is, sometimes you need to let things go. For example on page 101 it states "She hasn't said anything nasty to Parvana in ages. Or maybe its me who changed.". This means that Parvana has changed and doesn't argue with Nooria anymore. That is what I think the life lesson or theme in chapter 11 is.

jayvion2966042 — 2025-11-17 17:01:12 UTC

The life lesson that was manifested was the craziest thing calls for the craziest people and you can see this in ch. 10

page 96 were the family agrees it's okay for her to keep bone digging.

kashton2440949 — 2025-11-17 17:01:49 UTC

The theme of survival manifests in chapter 11 of the breadwinner. Because Parvana dug up bones just to get money. And to get the trays it took only 2 weeks! But if she had her old envelope job it would take longer. So desperate times call for desperate measures. Like in page 100 it states "At the end of 2 weeks they had enough money to buy trays with straps that go around their neck" Parvana would get a lot of money from these bones. Which angered her mother I know this because in page 99 it states "Tomorrow you will go back to reading letters." This is because her mother didn't like the idea of her digging up bones. This statement is true because. Some people will do anything to survive or to gain money even if it costs their life. As after digging up the bones and Parvana telling her mom about her secret job she took out all the money.(Ellis,2000,Pg 99-100)

talan2651252 — 2025-11-17 17:02:20 UTC

The life lesson I learned from chapter 11 is desperate times call for desperate needs. For example in the book, Parvana and Shauzia went to different places in Kabul just to make money from a graveyard to a murder stadium they survived through their adventures. This is important because their family is struggling and they are making risks for them.

owen1940320 — 2025-11-17 17:02:24 UTC

The life lesson that I learnt from chapter eleven is desperate times call for desperate measures. On page 100 it says, "These are unusual times. They call for ordinary people to do unusual things, just to get by.” (Ellis, 2000, p.100) This shows how Mrs. Weera believes that in a tough scenario, it is acceptable for people to do desperate things such as digging up graves and selling bones. To sum it up, the life lesson that I learned from chapter eleven is extreme situations require extreme actions.

kennedi1652470 — 2025-11-17 17:03:40 UTC

The theme of survival manifest chapter 11 by showing you have to do what you got to do just to get by or survive. In the text, it quotes, "These are unusaual times, they call for ordinary people to do unusaul things just to get by." (Ellis, 2000, pg 98-103) This shows what usual people have to do just to get by.

kennedy2456609 — 2025-11-17 17:03:59 UTC

The life lesson I learned from reading chapter 11 is people will do whatever is necessary to survive. How I know this is on pg 100 it states "These are unusual times.They call for ordinary people to do unusual things, just to get by."(Ellis,2000,pg 100) This shows that miss.Weera thinks that Parvana should persevere and not give up.

mason1919574 — 2025-11-17 17:04:14 UTC

A life lesson from chapter eleven is that things are not always what they seem. Parvana and her friend Shauzia go into a stadium thinking it's a soccer game but, it's the Taliban showing what they will do if the people steal. on pg 103 it says "What are prisoners doing at a soccer game?" (Ellis, 200 pg 103). This shows that things are not always as they seem.

marquise2480821 — 2025-11-17 17:06:08 UTC

The life lesson of chapter 11 is that desperate times call for desperate measures. On page 99 it says that Parvana dug up bones in a graveyard just to get more money. This states that Parvana will do anything to get money for her family. In conclusion, the theme in chapter 11 is that people will do strange things to get by.

miya2716108 — 2025-11-17 17:07:08 UTC

Parvana lied to her family and went with her friend from her school to go dig for bones so they could sell them and make more money for food

chloe2323735 — 2025-11-17 17:08:30 UTC

The life lesson of this chapter was, You have to do what you have to do to get what you need. I know this because, on page 100 it says, ¨ These are unusal times. They call for ordinary people to do unusal things just to get by.¨ This shows that Parvana will go out of her comfort zone just to make money for her family. In conclusion I think Parvana is really strong and Shauzia is too.

everi1921236 — 2025-11-17 17:09:02 UTC

the life lesson i learned from chapter 11 is how in Afghanistan they are very cruel to everyone for doing very simple things like being ejected and/or disagreeing with them I learned this from the breadwinner (elis,2000)

jayden2505796 — 2025-11-17 17:09:54 UTC

The theme of survival manifests in chapter 11 because people steal as you can tell because people got they're hands chopped off cause of it.

this statement "ordinary people do unusual things just to get by" is true because they were digging up bones just to get money...also kitty

adrian1908307 — 2025-11-17 17:09:55 UTC

The life lesson of chapter 11 is that Parvana mood has changed because she doesn't care or fight with her anymore. In chapter 11, page 101 it states, "Or maybe it's me who changed , Parvana thought. Arguing with Nooria simply didn't make sense anymore."(Ellis,2000) This means that parvana doesn't care about fighting with her anymore and she is changing.

dakota1738683 — 2025-11-17 17:10:24 UTC

The life lesson or theme i learned from chapter eleven is to survive you have to risk your life. In chapter eleven Parvana risk her life digging bones to sell so she can provide for her family.On page 99 ¨Was it worth? it,Nooria asked How much did you make?Parvsns took the money out of her bag,and then shoulder bag.All that from digging up graves mom asked.¨This shows That even though parvana can get hurt or even killed She will risk it for her family.As you can see the taliban will do anything to hurt people.

gianna2747420 — 2025-11-17 17:10:51 UTC

The life lesson and theme of chapter 11 is desperate times call for desperate measures. For example, on page 100 it says "These are unusual times. They call for ordinary people to do unusual things, just to get by." (Ellis, 2000, pg.100) This shows that they called Parvana and Shauzia to dig up bones, to sell them for money. To sum it all up, that is the life lesson.

sariahf2450956 — 2025-11-17 17:12:12 UTC

The life lesson I learned from reading chapter 11 is that sometimes when you wanna have success, you will have to do things that you don't wanna do. For example, page 100 of The Breadwinner states," There are unusual times. They call for ordinary people to do unusual things, just to get by." (Ellis,2000,p.100) This explains how people would have to do things they don't wanna do to succeed. As you can see, the life lesson shows me that you will have to be forced to do things if you wanna get passed it.

maddoxm2478290 — 2025-11-17 17:13:50 UTC

The life lesson that I learned from Chapter 11 of The Breadwinner is that sometimes, you need to just let things go. According to The Breadwinner, it says, "Or maybe it's me who changed, Parvana thought. Arguing with Nooria simply didn't make sense anymore." (Ellis, 2000, pg.101) This shows that Parvana is becoming more mature. In conclusion, she is learning how to become stronger.

marilyn2454375 — 2025-11-17 17:14:57 UTC

(Marilyn 🍄) THE theme of SURVIVAL MANIFESTS in chapter 11 by Parvana staying there in the stadium with Shauzia despite knowing that she's afraid and they probably shouldn't be there. According to page 103, "The girls ducked down low so they could see the field but the Taliban couldn't see them." (Ellis, 2000, pg. 103) This shows that even though they know that the Taliban could see them and call them out, they hid and stayed there illegally :3

angelina2315060 — 2025-11-17 17:15:00 UTC

The theme of chapter 11 is ''These are unusual times call for desperate times. In ( Ellis,2000,pg99 the text states " We dig up bones. And the text also states '' I don't want to quit yet shauzia and I want to buy trays, and things to sell from trays''. This shows that she is despret because she really doesn't want to give up,because she wants to make money for other things. And that's what I think the theme of chapter 11.

eliza2947747 — 2025-11-17 17:15:34 UTC

The life lesson of the story is that desperate times call for desperate measures. I know this because in chapter 11 page 100 of the breadwinner it says " These are unusual times.They call for ordinary people to do unusual things, just to get by." This shows that Parvana and Shazia dug up bones just to get by.

ricardo2453630 — 2025-11-17 21:41:35 UTC

Mrs. Weera's statement that "these are unusual times" requiring "ordinary people to do unusual things, just to get by," highlights the extreme measures individuals must take to survive under the Taliban's oppressive regime, as vividly demonstrated by Parvana's decision to dig up human bones for money.

In Chapter 11, the characters are forced to confront the harsh reality of their situation where conventional means of survival are impossible. Parvana's family, with her father imprisoned and women forbidden from working, faces starvation and the inability to pay for basic necessities like rent and lamp fuel. Parvana takes on the dangerous role of a boy, disguised as "Kaseem," and, with her friend Shauzia, finds an illicit way to make money by digging up human bones from a graveyard to sell to a bone broker.

The moral repugnance of disturbing graves is initially upsetting to Parvana's mother, who protests the act. However, Mrs. Weera's pragmatic perspective prevails, arguing that the desperate circumstances necessitate actions that would normally be considered morally troubling. This act is a powerful symbol of the desperation the people of Afghanistan face, willing to do anything to survive. The family ultimately accepts Parvana's earnings because survival outweighs the moral objections in their war-torn world.

In summary, Mrs. Weera's words encapsulate the novel's core theme of survival in the face of extreme oppression. Parvana's grave-digging, while disturbing, is an act of courageous necessity, demonstrating how extraordinary circumstances compel ordinary individuals, even a young girl, to take extreme measures to keep her family alive.

julian2856526 — 2025-11-17 21:45:04 UTC

A theme I've learned is that people are desperate to live or just for anything and another theme is don't judge a book by its cover since in chapter 11 we see that a young Taliban man that doesn't even grow a beard yet is dancing with severed hands in like a Christmas decoration, this shows that even if the person looks innocent or nice doesn't mean there evil inside them self's

tristan2477994 — 2025-11-17 21:45:41 UTC

ONE theme I learned from reading Ch.11 is that ANYONE will do ANYTHING just to survive. On page 100, Mrs. Weera states, "They call for ordinary people to do unusual things, just to get by." This shows that people do weird stuff to survive.

liam2947043 — 2025-11-17 21:47:08 UTC

One theme I learned about reading chapter 11 is that "Your actions have consequences" because when the prisoners trespassed, their action caused them to get their arm/hand cut off. In conclusion, I learned that your actions have consequences by reading chapter 11.^{(the cat is a loaf)}

landrey1381434 — 2025-11-17 21:49:16 UTC

A theme I got from chapter 11 is that desperate times call for desperate measures. On page 100, it states, "Their father isn't here. These are unusual times. They call for ordinary people to do unusual things." (Ellis, 2000, pg100) This proves that when things aren't going very well, people would do anything to fix it. In summary, the theme that I got from chapter 11 is that people would do anything to fix something.

2025-11-17 21:49:45 UTC

A theme I learned in chapter 11 of breadwinner is A primary theme in Chapter 11 of The Breadwinner is The loss of innocence due to the brutality of war, coupled with resilience and courage needed for survival in an oppressive regime.

adrianna2463959 — 2025-11-17 21:49:46 UTC

One theme I learned from Ch.11 is crimes will result in punishment. On page 104 it states, "These men are thieves," the soldiers called out to the crowd. "See how we punish thieves? We cut off one of their hands! See what we do!" This shows how if you do something bad it will result in a severe punishment.

elijah2367408 — 2025-11-17 21:50:01 UTC

A theme I learned from reading ch. 11 is that desperate time calls for desperate measures. One reason to support this theme is how in ch. 11 page 100 Ms. Weera talks about how people were doing anything to survive. Also it talks about how Parvana and Shauzia were bone digging because they needed the money. This shows that People were so desperate that they had to do whatever they can to make money such as bone digging. To summarize A theme I learned in ch. 11 is that people will do anything to get by.

(Ellis, 2000, pg#100)

nadina2490273 — 2025-11-17 21:50:48 UTC

A theme or life lesson I learned from chapter 11 of the breadwinner is that people aren't always rude or nasty. On page 100 it states," We need money for rent,for propane, for the fuel for the lamps, and if Parvana can make money for these things I think she should be allowed. It was Parvanas turn to be stunned." This shows that Parvana is surprised that Nooria is agreeing with her because Nooria is always rude and nasty to Parvana.

jerrill2557935 — 2025-11-17 21:52:41 UTC

A life lesson or theme I have learned was people would do anything necessary to survive. Evidence to help support my theme in Ch.11 of Pg.99 mentions,"-We dig up the bones of our ancestors in order to feed our families!" More evidence supporting my claim also relates to Nooria's dialogue, "Was it worth it?" This evidence also proves my point to why people would do anything to survive. This may be one of the life lessons of the book.💯

ryan2440970 — 2025-11-17 21:58:12 UTC

The theme I learned in chapter 11 is on page 100 it states," These are unusual times. They call for ordinary people measures to do unusual things to get by. So I think the theme of the story is that desperate times call for desperate measures.

violet2440039 — 2025-11-17 21:58:36 UTC

A theme I learned from chapter 11 is, to not be rude, like the Taliban and just don't live in Afghanistan. <3

2025-11-17 22:01:21 UTC

One theme in chapter 11 of The Breadwinner that I learned was that sometimes you have to take risks to survive. I know this because on page 100, the text states, "These are unusual times. They call for ordinary people to do unusual things, just to get by." This piece of text tells us that survival is so important that even when there are risky decisions to make, sometimes you just have to take those risks to stay alive. In conclusion, one life lesson that I learned from chapter 11 is that desperate times call for desperate measures.

2025-11-17 22:03:03 UTC

A theme that I learning from reading chapter 11, is that there are consequences to your actions. On page 104, the text states, 'These men are thieves,'...'See how we punish thieves?' We cut one off their hands!" So, if you do something bad, you will suffer the consequences. In conclusion, don't do bad stuff because, bad stuff will happen to u

cheyenne2154051 — 2025-11-17 22:03:30 UTC

The theme and life lesson I learned after reading chapter 11 of the breadwinner is that even when you feel unsure about someone or something you still have to do to provide and get by, for example on page 100 Parvana mother said, " These unusual times. They call for ordinary people to do unusual things, just to get by", other type of example is when Parvana and Shauzia went into the stadium, I think this supports my idea of this chapters theme and life lesson because even when Parvana had a uneasy feeling when everyone wasn't cheering in the stadium, but she still stayed in the stadium because she thought she would make some money, To sum it up this is why I think that, even when you feel unsure about someone or something you still have to do it to provide and get by is the theme and life lesson of chapter 10 of the breadwinner.

lauryn2568233 — 2025-11-17 22:05:44 UTC

One theme I learned from ch.11 is that bad actions lead to bad consequences. I learned this because of pg.104, where one of the soldiers said, "See how we punish thieves? We cut off one of their hands! See what we do!" Showing that when people do bad things, such as stealing, it leads to bad consequences, such as getting your hand amputated. It also shows that when people steal or rob other people, the consequences in Taliban are much more harsh then the repercussions in America. 🫰

2025-11-17 22:07:00 UTC

A Theme I learned in chapter 11 is that people will do what is necessary to survive/thrive. In page 98 it explains that Parvana digs graves to help her family thrive and earn extra money. This explains how she is helping her family with the extra money. To sum it up she works the graves for extra income

2025-11-17 22:46:14 UTC

Mrs. Weera’s statement to Mother highlights how the family’s ordinary lives have been overturned by the Taliban’s rule, forcing them into extraordinary actions to survive. The statement is true because the family, once accustomed to a more normal, if still difficult, life, is now forced to take on extreme measures for survival. Parvana, as an example, has had to become a breadwinner by adopting the socially unacceptable role of a grave digger, a dangerous task normally reserved for men, just to earn money for food and to stay alive. "These are unusual times. They call for ordinary people to do unusual things, just to get by," as quoted in The Breadwinner (Ellis, 2000, p.100). Before the Taliban, Parvana and her family were ordinary people, but they are now in a situation that requires them to perform “unusual” acts like a young girl working as a grave digger.

brycen2478325 — 2025-11-17 23:43:52 UTC

The theme of chapter 11 is desperate times calls for desperate measures Parvana shows this by digging up dead people's bones even if she didn't want to. As it states in pg 107 it states,""That's just it," Mrs. Weera said gently. "Their father isn't here. These are unusual times. They call for

ordinary people to do unusual things, just to get by." In the end, Mother relented. "You must tell me everything that happens," she told Parvana. "We will put it in the magazine, so that everyone will know." She disobeyed her mom to make money. The theme is to do anything in desperate times.

aria2447760 — 2025-11-18 00:20:25 UTC

The theme I learned that really spoke to me was, " Kindness will always be found in evil ". Page 102-104 states, "All of a sudden one of the soldiers took out a sword, raised it above his head and brought it down on the man's arm. Blood flew in every direction. The man cried out in pain. Next to Parvana, Shauzia started screaming. Parvana clamped her hand over Shauzia's mouth and pulled her down to the floor of the stadium stands. The rest

of the stadium was quiet. There was still no cheering. "Keep your heads down, boys," a kind voice above Parvana said. "There will be time enough when you are old to see such things." The cigarettes and gum had fallen off their trays, but the men around them gathered up the spilled items

and returned them to the girls." This evidence shows that even in dark times, people still have a heart. Or in other words, In the darkness where the shadows envy each other's darkness and abyss, an individual's soul that brightens with kindness, is all you need to illuminate the absence of light. Which is absolutely significant in desperate and dark times and measures. Which is also why, this shouted out to me the most. Nevermore, this theme should be valued and seen and is incredibly significant to learn in life because not only is it a sign of hope, its a sign that not everyone is who you think they are, people truly do have a kind soul you just need to see that. So take this to heart as a life lesson, and enjoy the light that has been revealed. ~Aria Trujillo

2025-11-18 00:26:05 UTC

A theme I learned is that when time gets hard you get desperate. The reason I say this is because, Parvana had to lie to her parents to make money.Especially since the Taliban had taken over in Pakistan. Another reason I say this is because, There are consequences because they show that if you steal something you get your arm chopped off. Also if you do something bad then they do thing worse then america.

2025-11-18 01:56:32 UTC

One theme I learned in chapter 11 of the bread winner is that people will do what they are called for. Ms. Weera’s statement is true because if we take example of the young Talib on pages 112-113 we can tell that he was once a normal kid that probably got education before the Taliban ruled ,based on the description that Parvana said, on page 112 states,”Just before she left, Parvana caught a glimpse of a young talib man too young to have a beard.” Even in between 112-113 it states he was holding up a rope strung with four severed hands, like beads on a necklace. He was laughing and showing off his booty to the crowd. Parvana hoped that Shauzia didn’t see.” Based on both of these excerpts we can tell that this once ordinary young man was once a boy that got education, but as a cause of the Talib he has turned into one of the Talibs that the Taliban want, as using hands as beads and having blood shed on his own hands. To sum it up Ms. Weera’s statement is honest and can be provided with evidence in the book.

markiyah1413463 — 2025-11-18 02:30:39 UTC

My theme for chapter 11 is, when unexpected things happen, take them on with the power you're given. my evidence for this is with Mrs. Weera's words. Her words state,"These unusual times. They call for ordinary people to do things,just to get by." This tells me that when people are in a certain situation it calls for unusual measures. Another piece of evidence is in the end of chapter 11 when the man said,"Go home boys.Go home and remember good things". The mans words tell me on how he cares on the sight of what kids see and this gives Parvana and Shauzia  the power to get their things and leave.

2025-11-21 00:34:27 UTC

The theme of survival in chapter 11 of breadwinner manifest though Parvana and Shauzia's embrace of extreme and ethically challenging work, which the family justifies by calling it a necessity of "unusual times.

jarrett2633448 — 2025-11-21 16:04:38 UTC

The life lesson that I learned from reading Chapter 11 of the Breadwinner is that desperate times calls for desperate measures. In page 99, it states, "Parvana took the money out of her pocket, then dug the rest of the money out of the shoulder bag. She put it all on the floor for everyone to see. "All that money, just for digging up graves," Mrs. Weera breathed." (Ellis, 2000, pg 99) This evidence shows how people will do anything for money in this harsh life. Overall, people in desperate times like the people in Afghanistan do desperate things like digging up graves for cash to feed their families.

avery2817301 — 2025-11-21 20:50:45 UTC

A theme that I learned while reading Ch. 11 is anybody can do horrible and disgusting things just to provide for their loved ones. In the text on Ch. 11 page 99, it states, "We dig up the bones of our ancestors in order to feed our families." hinting that people in Afghanistan or even other people outside of the country will do anything to survive and provide for their family.

luca2450702 — 2025-11-21 21:00:14 UTC

The theme is people will do anything to survive. On pages 89 and 90 they say, "' A couple of tea boys heard of a way to make money...' They were going to dig up bones." These show that everyone will do something weird to survive. To sum it up, whether it's disgusting or not, people will do anything to survive.

jason1918097 — 2025-11-21 21:01:35 UTC

A theme that I learned from CH.11. Is peoples will do anything to live. I found my evidence on pg 99 where it states "Was it worth it did you see real bones." This shows that people do anything to make money even digging up graves.

2025-12-02 01:54:20 UTC

In Chapter 11 of The Breadwinner, the theme of survival is exemplified through Mrs. Weera's statement to Mother, "These are unusual times. They call for ordinary people to do unusual things, just to get by" p. 100). This statement is true because the extreme conditions under the Taliban regime forced ordinary individuals, particularly women and girls, to abandon conventional societal roles and undertake dangerous or culturally forbidden tasks merely to secure basic necessities like food and safety

jayvion2966042 — 2025-12-09 04:04:51 UTC

Parvana and her mother argue about her going back to cemitary but Parvana aguse back saying it makes her good money and she going on a new gig with some people to make money and criminals get there hands chop off for stealing