Betrayal is a harsh reality that can occur in any aspect of life. It can happen in personal relationships, where trust is broken, and people are let down by those they care about. It can also occur in the workplace, where colleagues may steal credit for someone else's work or undermine others to advance their own careers. Betrayal can even happen on a larger scale, such as when governments or institutions fail to uphold their responsibilities to the public. The unfortunate truth is that betrayal is everywhere, and it can be difficult to avoid. However Betrayal can be a deeply painful and traumatic experience that can have long-lasting effects. It can cause people to question their own judgment, their ability to trust others, and their sense …show more content…
Her mother wants rukhsana to be straight and not gay. Rukhsana knows her own sexuality and doesn’t want to change that but her mother doesn’t approve of what rukhsana thinks. In the book, Rukhsana's mother wants her to marry a dude, so she takes her to Dahka to see her nani who was sick, but little did rukhsana know it was for her to meet a dude. On page 131, it states “ They actually had a guy come over with his family to meet me.” This shows how her mother isn't respecting her decision and only wants rukhsana to talk to guys and marry a guy, But clearly rukhsana doesn’t want to and her mother can't understand. On page 139, It states “ Rukhsana you are not leaving until you are engaged to be married.” This states how her mother isn't respecting rukhsana's relationship with ariana and doesn’t want her to be with ariana at all. On page 145, It states “We have found some suitable men. You can meet with them and make your own decision.” She wants rukhsana to make her own decision in picking a man who she doesn't want to marry but can't accept the fact that ariana is gay and won't make a decision. Her mother won't understand and keeps betraying her. Zubaida doesn't want rukhsana living her own life, she doesn't want her to be gay at all but rukhsana won't ever change. Zubaida can't accept that and wants her to stay in Duhka till she gets married to a