Characters and Motivation
Why was Parvana's father imprisoned?
Parvana's dad was arrested because he studied abroad making him look like a threat in the regime's eyes.
What event causes a crisis in Parvana's family.
The arrest of Parvana's father causes a crisis in Parvana's family.
Are woman allowed to roam the streets of Afghanistan without a man?
No, woman in Afghanistan cannot roam streets without a male figure.
Where does Shauzia dream to escape to?
Shauzia dreams to escape to France.
Did Hossain die before or after Parvana was born?
Hossain died after Parvana was born.
Were Woman Allowed to work under the Taliban rule?
No, woman were not allowed to work under the Taliban.
What motivates Parvana to disguise herself as a boy?
She disguise's as a boy out of pure nesecity, and love for her family.
How does the story’s ending reflect Parvana’s growth?
Parvana in the beginning of the story was very reliant on her family, but nearing the end of the story Parvana grew much more resilient.
What did woman do in times of hardship?
They were emotionally resilient by withstanding hardships.
They were resourceful by being able to survive without being able to roam outside legally.
They also were very Empathetic, and tried to help others as much as possible