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    In the novel, ‘Parvana’, the characters experience a number of changes. How do these changes come about and how do they impact the characters in similar and/or different ways? In the novel, ‘Parvana’, written by Deborah Ellis, the characters experience a diverse amount of changes that greatly affect them. Some extravagant changes that occur include Parvana’s father being arrested, Parvana changes into a boy to work, Parvana and Shauzia dig up bones and then Parvana’s father return home after being

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    In the novel ‘Parvana’, the characters experience a number of changes. How do these changes come about and how do they impact the characters in similar and/or different ways? In the novel: ‘Parvana’ written by Deborah Ellis, the characters experience a number of changes that greatly affect them. Some of the more drastic changes that occur include: Parvana’s father being arrested, Parvana dressing as a male and meeting shauzia to dig up bones. These changes clearly

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    In the novel, Parvana, written by Deborah Ellis, the characters experience a number of changes. How do these changes come about and how do they impact the characters in similar and/or different ways? In the novel, Parvana, written by Deborah Ellis, the characters experience a number of changes that greatly affect them. Some of the more drastic changes that occur include father being arrested, Parvana changing into a boy, Parvana meeting Shauzia and when Parvana and Shauzia go digging for bones

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    Parvana is a novel written by Deborah Ellis that was published in 2002. Throughout the detailed book, Parvana and her companions encounter certain responsibilities which relate to the quote; ‘Some responsibilities are taken by choice, others are forced upon us.’ This especially relates to a certain character in the book, Mrs Weera who is one of Parvana’s old school teachers. Throughout the book, she has to make many decisions on whether she will stand up and take responsibility. This includes taking

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    The Breadwinner book by Deborah Ellis is about a girl named Parvana that lives in Afghanistan and perseveres through the Taliban’s rule.The author’s portrayal in “The Breadwinner” book states that Parvana perseveres through the Taliban. The first example of Parvana being perseverance is on page 63 were Parvana had too cut her hair and become a boy. On page 63 her mother states, “I’ll cut it.” This proves that Parvana actually cut her hair to be a boy.This proves Parvana turned into a boy because

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    simple lives that don't require it.The story the breadwinner, by Deborah Ellis, is about a young 11 year old girl Parvana who lives in Afghanistan under the Taliban rule. When her dad is taken away, she is forced to pretend to be a boy to save her family. She showed great heroism by being selfless, being kind, and persevering. Parvana is exceptional heroic for a girl of her age. An important attribute of heroism selflessness and Parvana has oodles of that. These quotes show her selflessness. "They

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    Breadwinner by Deborah Ellis is about a girl who has to change into a boy to save her family’s hunger. There are many times when Parvana shows perseverance throughout the book, The Breadwinner by Deborah Ellis. Perseverance is when a person is trying to achieve something even when they don’t want to or it’s hard. One time when Parvana showed perseverance in the book, The Breadwinner by Deborah Ellis is when she dressed up as a boy to provide for her family even though she doesn’t want to. Parvana says in

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    the sound of Parvana hard at work as she tries to earn money for her already struggling family.Perseverance is steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.The Breadwinner by Deborah Ellis is about a girl that struggles against the Taliban in Afghanistan.Parvana struggles throughout the book but comes through in the end but becomes stronger after every problem First,When Parvana defended her family and tried to save her father this shows how Parvana displays perseverance

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    The Breadwinner By Deborah Ellis. Deborah Ellis is the author of many books for children and adults. Deborah Ellis wrote about a girl named Parvana, Parvana and her family live in Afghanistan by the Talibans law. Parvana is a girl and some of her siblings are also girls. Parvana and her sibling are not allowed to go outside without a male escort. When something terrible happens to her father Parvana and her family have to find a way to provide. This story has shown me that Parvana and I are similar

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    devastation time of the Taliban. Perseverance is when someone accomplishes something that is difficult.The Breadwinner by Deborah Ellis is about a girl named Parvana who lives in Kabul during the reign of the Taliban, and has to step up for her family. Parvana shows perseverance throughout the entire book. One example of Parvana showing perseverance in The Breadwinner by Deborah Ellis is in chapter 2.The author states, “Father's books! At the bottom of the cupboard was a secret compartment her father

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