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Comparing Jack And Rose

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Personally, the fervor for all things Titanic in the novel seem to reflect the coping mechanism that the movie provided for the people of Afghanistan; the movie was an escape from reality and the violence of the Taliban. As Laila noted, everyone had a desire for a “Jack” representing the sliver of hope Afghans had to be saved from violence despite no one willing to stop the Taliban. Correspondingly, The story of Jack and Rose represents Mariam and Laila’s relationship in that Mariam and Jack are both poor third class citizens who sacrificed themselves for the wealthier and more educated Laila and Rose (respectively). Similar to how Jack lets go of the plank to allow Rose to be alive and safe, Mariam surrenders herself for Laila, Aziza, Zalmai,
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