At the beginning of the book, Mariam couldn’t muster the strength to stop or stand up to her husband. She allows herself to be raped several times, not believing she had the power to stop him. In addition, Mariam experiences multiple types of abuse by Rasheed. After enduring abuse and traumatic experiences, she learns how to channel her power for the greater good. At the end of their marriage Mariam stops Rasheed’s violent actions by doing the only act that will end his abusive behavior, she murders Rasheed. Not only saving Laila’s life, but having the ability then to take accountability for Rasheed’s murder displays her strength. Like many female Afghanistan women, Mariam faced hardships and struggles, but is able to overcome them to become a strong person showing the determination of
At the beginning of the book, Mariam couldn’t muster the strength to stop or stand up to her husband. She allows herself to be raped several times, not believing she had the power to stop him. In addition, Mariam experiences multiple types of abuse by Rasheed. After enduring abuse and traumatic experiences, she learns how to channel her power for the greater good. At the end of their marriage Mariam stops Rasheed’s violent actions by doing the only act that will end his abusive behavior, she murders Rasheed. Not only saving Laila’s life, but having the ability then to take accountability for Rasheed’s murder displays her strength. Like many female Afghanistan women, Mariam faced hardships and struggles, but is able to overcome them to become a strong person showing the determination of