A Thousand Splendid Suns

Seminar Questions!!!!!

In your opinion, what statement is being made about humanity throughout the book?

In your opinion is the book a criticism about an aspect of society? What is being criticized and how is it being criticized?

What is your intrepretation of the ONE of the following themes: self sacrifice, obedience, power, resistance?

Consider one of the characters as the archetypal hero. What is his or her quest?

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I think humanity is mired in patriarchal misogyny hiding behind the guise of religion. Still, there are resilient characters that are a light in the darkness of abuse. Characters like Mariam, Laila, and Tariq show us that humanity remains alive in the face of inhumanity. You need to submit your other questions one at a time.

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