A Thousand Splendid Suns
Title: A Thousand Splendid Suns “A thousand splendid suns” is a phrase that comes from a poem written in the seventeenth century by Saib-e-Tabrizi about Afghanistan. Saib-e-Tabrizi speaks of his admiration for the beauty of the country. He says that he loves the country despite the flaws she may have. An important aspect of A Thousand Splendid Suns is its presentation of Afghanistan’s recent history. From the beginning of the novel to the end the country is troubled, but despite this many of the characters have a deep love for their country. Laila returns to her country at the end of the novel because she can’t deny her past or her country. Despite all that Afghanistan and its people have endured and will continue endure, Laila puts her love of her country above her fears. She dreams of restoring Afghanistan to the glory Saib-e-Tabrizi described for her parents, who lost their lives to the violence of the country, and for her brothers, who gave their lives to create a better future for their country.
Author: Khaled Hosseini
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Pinocchio is introduced at the beginning book. The film is playing at Jalil, Mariam’s dad’s movie theater and she asks him to bring her. Jalil says he will bring Mariam but he never does. The next time the movie is brought up is at the end of the novel after Mariam has passed away. The film was left for Mariam by her father as part of her inheritance. Laila does not understand the significance of the gift, but the reader does. The story of Pinocchio has many parallels with Mariam’s own life. Neither Pinocchio or Mariam feel validated at the beginning of their lives. Pinocchio because he is made of wood and Mariam because she is a harami. Both characters also leave home and go on a journey. At the end of their journeys both characters feel “real”. Pinocchio becomes a real boy and Mariam becomes a part of a family which she had always dreamed