Hosseini's A Thousand Splendid Suns

I used to think studying is the least amusing thing I can do with my life and that I would cheer so hard if I do not have to go to school at all. To me, education is something kids were being force to have; people around me all go to school or study at home. Since I was born and raised in cities, I have never come across anyone who was unable to go to school. I felt that education is a right; but in reality, education is only a privilege. Learning about the life of the two protagonist, in A Thousand Splendid Suns, I came I understand that there are a lot of children out there who would risk their life for education, unlike me who do not want to go to school at all. The story protracted by Hosseini made me question myself how much am I willing …show more content…
The rhetorical question made me realize that I actually care about education more than I thought I did. I would act just like Mariam if I experienced the same thing as she does, “She pictured herself in a classroom with other girls her age. Mariam longed to place a ruler on a page and draw important-looking lines” (Hosseini 17). Hosseini used the word “longed” to highlight the desire of Mariam, and successfully conveyed to the readers the strong wish Mariam is having for Education. I had never wish to be in school so bad as Mariam did, because for me, education is so normal that it is as casual as eating. But for children who, lived under certain culture or in certain society, are unable to access formal education, their desire for school would be much stronger than mine and therefore would risk more than I would in order to attend school. Mariam’s story made me realize the importance of education, the disadvantage of not having access to knowledge, and that I should appreciate the opportunities I have and use them …show more content…
The situation in difference countries are different, and so are the environments for education. Some schools in the U.S., London, and Canada have nice classrooms, desks, chairs, and black/white boards for teachers and students; other schools in other countries do not have most of the learning material listed above. The big difference in the looks of difference schools allows the audience to compare the learning environment of the students, provide help, and appreciate the materials provided for students. Education is very important, and the ones who have access to it should appreciate it because there are more people who want the opportunity to learn than the ones who have the