As the novel begins, readers are introduced to a young girl named Mariam. Living in the small village of Herat with a strict and stubborn mother, she is the illegitimate daughter of a wealthy business man. As a child, Mariam lacks confidence and does not have much hope for the …show more content…
Laila takes part in the reconstruction of her hometown and helps to renovate the poor orphanage in which Aziza was housed for a short while. She cares for the children there, purchasing new furniture for the bedrooms and educating the orphans. With her good character, Laila encourages these children to be selfless and never lose hope. A good character is not easy to achieve; It takes time to develop. Mariam and Laila, two brave Afghan women from Khaled Hosseini's novel, A Thousand Splendid Suns, display what it takes to have good character. These women, from two different generations, strengthen and support each other through the bitter inequality, tragedy, pain, and suffering that arises in their lives. Together, they develop a friendship that helps each of them achieve a good