![]() Women are expected to wear burqas, be escorted by male family members, and to be obedient to the rules and regulations of the regime. With the arrival of the Taliban, all of that is taken away. Under the Soviet regime, Laila is able to go to school, and her father wants her to hold off on marriage until she has finished her education. Although Mariam’s father’s family pushes her into marriage with Rasheed, it is ultimately her choice to agree to marry him. Mariam and Laila grow up during regimes that are not oppressive. The primary theme in the novel A Thousand Splendid Suns is the rights of women, especially under the Taliban. Themes to Look For and Discuss The Rights of Women ![]() In this activity, students will identify themes and symbols from the novel, and support their choices with details from the text. Themes, symbols, and motifs come alive when you use a storyboard. ![]()
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