Underneath Stubbornness: Nadia The Willful By Sue Alexander

Growing up and living in Afghanistan as a woman has its challenges. Parents choose who can marry you and they choose everything for you. In this book, Laila and Mariam both show the struggles it is to be a girl, and how much disrespect they get in Afghanistan. Both Mariam and Laila are married to the same man, and he is abusive to both of them. They also live under Taliban rule, and the rules that they set are very unfair for women. In Khaled Hosseni’s novel, he has many different themes but the most prevalent one is of woman inequality, and that is shown through multiple accounts of abuse, disrespect, and unfairness.

The story is full of conflict between Isis and her adversary Grandma Potts. Grandma represents tradition, instilling her principles at every turn, “[b]eing the only girl in the family, of course she must wash the dishes” (Hurston 11). Grandma believes that the girl’s place is at home, “within the community because [she] will never be appreciated by the dominant culture” (Williams 129). “You’se too ‘oomanish jumpin’ up in everybody’s face that pass” (Hurston 9). Isis is an oppressed female in the every sense of the word. She is forced to do chores while her male siblings are excused. She takes beatings for things while her brothers get away unharmed. Isis rebels for her own sense of power, goofing off, doing cart wheels, and day dreaming as soon as Grandma Potts has her back turned.

The main reason why Nadia is often found as a caring person is because when her father was about to banish Naida, she took her time to recall her memories of Hamed to her father. “Nadia's tone became gentle. “There

Soraya was constantly crucified for her young, and reckless action of running away with an Afghan man. The Afghan double-standard became apparent in the liberal America, and Soraya expresses her frustration with Afghan ideals saying, “Their sons go out to nightclubs looking for meat and get their girlfriends pregnant, they have kids out of wedlock and no one says a goddamn thing. Oh, they're just men having fun! I make one mistake and suddenly everyone is talking nang and namoos, and I have to have my face rubbed in it for the rest of my life” (180). There are, however, Afghan customs that Soraya chose to absorb such as taking care of Amir’s father. Her action was done out of love and to strengthen their family ties. Soraya's compassion and dedication not only made Amir’s appreciate her more but it was Baba’s happiest moments, and he died that way saying, “There is no pain tonight” (173). Soraya, the daughter of General Tahirih, was scrutinized to be more disciplined. She also received the opportunity to get an education which was crucial in pursuit of a career as an English teacher. Even though her journey was slightly different that Amir’s, she forged her path by blowing past tradition which held her down while maintaining its core principles that strengthened her

First, Amir’s relationship with his father, Baba, helped create Amir’s identity. Their intricate relationship often left Amir feeling worthless as if he could not live up to the standards of a Pashtun. This negatively impacted Amir growing up; his values constantly changed as he tried to form a close bond with his father. Baba raised Amir to believe that everyone in Afghanistan had a certain role to play in life, but they should all be treated with respect. Baba’s values made Amir think he had disappointed his father. The high expectations that Baba had for Amir showed that he cared about their reputation. Being the child Amir was, he translated Baba’s hardness as though his father were unhappy to have a child such as Amir. Amir recounts the emotion displayed on his father’s face after an afternoon together; he laments, “Mostly I will never forget Baba’s valiant efforts to conceal the disgusted

The life of an Afghan woman is a life that exists with patience, paranoia, and a great deal of resilience. In Khaled Hosseini’s novel, A Thousand Splendid Suns, the protagonist, Mariam, possesses the ability to endure, and carries the heavy burden of being a harami; “an illegitimate person who would never have legitimate claim to the things other people had, things such as love, family, home, acceptance” (Hosseini 4). Mariam’s restless hunger and longing to be loved is inevitable. She is accepting of her fate, but bears a reoccurring theme; a desire to change the past. She is a people pleaser, and despises the thought of being a burden to anyone. She is one to follow the demands of others, but if she sets her mind to something she will get it accomplished. Mariam lacks ambition for herself, however, embodies a strong sense of responsibility for those she loves. To be endowed with avarice or curiosity may lead to agony or hardship; Mariam learns to endure throughout the struggles in her life, but is constantly followed by a shadow of shame.

to be a woman and act like a woman but in her mind and the way she sees herself she is better doing the harsh man work than act like a woman.

Sima and Shaima both fled Afghanistan 23 years ago when Taliban took over the country. Sima was shocked to see her school was ruined and tents were up for the classrooms for girls. She had a lot of respect of these women who lived through the unimaginable time in Kabul. She felt very guilty because she missed all these. At the same time she marveled at the smile on their face. She was inspired by them, and also established sisterhood bond with these women. Shaima was one month pregnant when her husband was killed and had unhappy memories of her home country. She encouraged the women to fix the country that is ruined.

When she sends Marjane away from Iran, she assures her: “I know how I brought you up. Above all, I trust your education” (147). Marjane’s mother doesn’t want her daughter to live in such an oppressive time. When the veils become mandatory, Marjane’s mother wishes to take her to an opposition demonstration: “She should start learning to defend her rights as a woman right now!” (76) In growing up with such strong female role models, Marjane learns to express her opinion and always stand by her beliefs. They taught her to stand up for herself as a woman, and in doing so, introduced her to a feminist perspective on life.

The privileges of business versus our needs for safe land, water, and air are immensely essential points that are currently discuss. In my opinion the article “The Commitment to Persevere: by Rachel Carson” is very perceive. Is quite insane that people knowing devastate its own environment. “The most alarming of all man’s assaults upon the environment is the contamination of air, earth, rivers, and sea with dangerous and even lethal materials.”- Muller, G. H. (Pg. 670, 2014). Honestly, many people around the world think more about their principles of life than they do about the health of specific species and creatures that we scarcely even see. We should be careful, we are destroying ourselves as well as the planet itself. There are such a

The story of “Spite and Stubbornness” is about a young couple, Amir Jafari and Sara Khoieni, and

Although the struggles Hassan and Sohrab had suffered were comparable, they were not the same. When Hassan was sexually assaulted by Assef he had a purpose: to run the last blue kite for Amir. Out of pure devotion to his master, he allowed himself to be stripped of all dignity with “the look of the lamb” (76). After the incident, Hassan had been able to recover within weeks because he had Ali for support and his love for Amir. Sohrab, however, was not as fortunate. His short-lived childhood was lost when both of his parents were murdered by the Taliban before his own eyes. Living in a dilapidated orphanage did not seem terrible until Assef took him, for then the sexual and physical abuse commenced. Sohrab did not have anyone left; he had no Baba to stick up for him, no Amir to dotingly serve, and no Ali to support him. He was alone.

Author Minoui’s use of imagery to set the tone of the court room prepares the audience for this climactic event. “The great day has arrive sooner than expected. What a crush! The courtroom is full to bursting” ( Minoui 107) .And, with the pressure of the courtroom filled with TV networks and feminist organizations. Nujood now truly realizes the importance of this historical day. She is given her divorce by the judge and with the help of her two lawyers Nujood is finally free from the grips of the monster she once called husband. Author Minoui makes Nujood an example of the cultural injustice that faces young girls throughout the Arab nation. She is now the poster child, a role model for any child anywhere who has to suffer in silence with no help when their cries moisten the air. Minoui’s assertion throughout her telling of Nujoods story helps to connect the demise of a political and social atmosphere that is killing not only the lives of these children but does something to their youthful spirit. But, in Nujoods case she is now free and has given voice to the voiceless on the issue of child abuse that has been plaguing this nation for

Amir, whom is our narrator and a main character, is sensitive, sometimes selfish, and a little mischievous. Both Hassan and Amir have lost their mothers, but they do have their fathers and each other. The relationship between the sons and the fathers are a very important topic in this story. In a sort of way, Hassan and Amir look out for eachother at times. They aren't related, but they do have a relationship as a brother to bother case. Hassan never told on Amir whenever it was Amir's idea to shoot walnuts at the neighbors dog. Baba worries that Amir won't be able to stand for himself because he sees that Hassan is standing up for Amir in fights, while Amir seems to back down. Amir views baba as a role model, so he tries to please him in

My life have been very interesting, the past twenty-six years it was like a riding a rollercoaster, but the very best is yet to come. I 've gone through suggest of the down time, but I also had capture some of the most wonderful experiences as well. However, I appreciate all. I can 't wait to see what the future are waiting for me. I have learned, “in the end, some of your greatest pains, become your greatest strengths” (Drew Barrymore). In the fictional novel And The Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini 's, in 1952 a village of Afghanistan called Shadbagh. The prospect is sufficiently miserable because lacking central heat and foods, some small child is liable to perish. The most significant themes are interpersonal relationship and sacrifice for one another. In the first two chapter of the book, the sibling relationship between Abdullah and Pari are beautiful. Because of the unfortunate the death of they’s mother bring their relationship strong bond with pure love. In their relationship, it was easy to knowledge base on of their actions. Abdullah love he sister with unconditional love, and he put her as his priority, he give Pari an old tin box for her to store feathers that they had collected. Abdullah knew how much the feathers meant to Pari, on her four years old birthday, he willing to sacrifice walk.. foot to traded the only a pair of shoes he own to get a peacock feather. The relationship between Abdullah and Pari was wonderful until when Pari was sold to the