WHILE READING:
While reading the novel, you will write a four-part journal about the ----
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Relevant themes:
• Man’s inhumanity to man • Systematic victimization of women by patriarchal institutions • Spousal abuse • Resistance to victimization • Power of education • Education for women • Corrupting influence of absolute power |
On-going Class Activity:
Throughout the novel, Hosseini weaves a history of Afghanistan, starting in chapter 4 when Mariam’s father tells her about the bloodless coup of King Zahir Shah who had ruled for forty years. Begin to keep a timeline of these political/historical facts. We will note the historic event at the top of the chart and the personal events of the main characters underneath. In this way you will begin to see how the personal events in the lives of the two women are affected by the events taking place in the wider world. |
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afghanistan-webquest.pdf | |
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only_daughter.pdf | |
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salvation.pdf | |
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why_boys_dont_play_with_dolls.pdf | |
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mother_tongue.pdf | |
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i_want_a_wife.pdf | |
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