Mariam And Laila's Relationship Essay

In our opinion, we find Mariam and Laila’s relationship the most important in the book. In the beginning, they fought constantly and their bond was not at all strong. “They have three cups of tea while they sit there, and then Aziza awakens and begins to cry. Rasheed yells for Laila to come upstairs and shut her up. That’s when “a look passes between Laila and Mariam. An unguarded, knowing look. And in this fleeting, wordless exchange with Mariam, Laila knows that they are not enemies any longer.” (Hosseini, 224). This passage marks Mariam and Laila’s first bond. After this night, they become very close. Their bond was as if they were sisters. Mariam helps Laila raise her children’s. Whilst Laila plays the role of someone loving to Mariam, which Mariam had never experienced; she hadn’t ever experienced the love Laila shows towards her. We also find their relationship interesting because they share a loving bond as a mother and daughter relationship. Mariam fulfills her role as a mother by mentoring Laila, which she

Also, the society is very different from what Afghanistan is today. For example, as it is mentioned in the book by Mariam’s mother, Nana, does not allow her daughter go to school because, in that society, they preferred women taking care of their child at home. That is why, in chapter 3, Nana says “What’s the sense in schooling a girl like you? It’s like shining a spittoon. There is only one skill a woman like you and me needs in life, and they don’t teach it in school. Look at me.” (Hosseini, 17). This passage is said by Nana. Nana is stating the fact as to why going to school is unnecessary. Through reading “A Thousand Splendid Suns”, we can benefit and gain the knowledge of how society changes and is always going to be different and how our opinions may change due to