Laila’s father tells her, “You’re a very, very bright girl. Truly you are. You can be anything that you want.” Discuss Laila’s relationship with her father. What aspects of his character does she inherit? In what ways is she different?

Laila has inherited her father's confidence and motivation. He tells her that she can do anything, and she proves him right when they return to Kabul and the orphanage becomes her focus. Her success is directly linked to her father's support and the aspects of his character that she inherited.