Comparing Laila And Aziza's Life

The two excerpts describe vividly the rollercoaster like events of Laila, Mariam, and Aziza’s lives. Throughout the entire book there are many contrasting scenes such as these two excerpts. There is also a type of “love” and “hate” relationship between all of the characters as well. For example, Mariam and Laila initially did not like each other but eventually developed a friendship because they both disliked Rasheed.

In the first excerpt, Laila is tricked into thinking that their lives are going to get better. She truly believes she can “see the light at the end of the tunnel”. She demonstrates a sense of calm and seems to breathe a sigh of relief. So much that she starts to find the beauty in nature and the simple things around her, such as the dirty car windows and a stray dog. She demonstrated a bit of euphoria at the prospect of a better life. Laila believes their live are about to change in a positive way and they are in control of their future. …show more content…
Laila’s “light at the end of the tunnel” has gone completely dark. The darkness is total and all hope of escaping to a better way of life is gone too. The warmth of the sun has turned into unbearable suffocating heat. Laila, Mariam, and Aziza find themselves in a hopeless situation. They are all totaly at Rasheed’s mercy, even for air to breathe. This leaves them all in great despair. They are no longer in control of their