The gender roles derived Nila Wahdati to be rebellious resulting in her having affairs with many men. She got no love or respect at home and found a distraction from others. All Nila wanted was attention, she could not receive any from her family, therefore planned secret meetings with boys. Her desperation was stronger than her ego, she did not care for her reputation rather did what she desired. Consequently, Nila had strict rules set upon her to not leave the house regardless, whereas men could leave for days without parent consent or questions. Her father’s behavior was due to him wanting her to submit, to not repeat her actions again. Nila repeatedly refuses to accept the expectations of a typical Afghan girl, to dress in full length,
