Mariam And Laila Character Analysis

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In times of cruel treatment and oppression women find courage in one another to persist. Mariam and Laila suffer as victims of patriarchal authority. Living under the unjust rule of the Taliban they are taught by society to suffer in silence. They are able to withstand this life by finding strength in one another in the toughest of times. Because of Rasheeds abuse the two develop a strong relationship that closely resembles a mother and daughter. Mariam realizes that like herself Laila is an outsider to society which became the foundation of their friendship. The impact of Mariam and Laila's relationship helped Mariam develop the courage to fight back against her abusive husband Rasheed. Mariam murdered Rasheed to protect Laila. But even though

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