Blog Post #2
April 29, 2015
by: Michelle Deme
In the beginning of the novel, Mohsen and Zunaira seem perfect. Mohsen actually treats her like a real human being. Their characters seem relatable and cute. However, by the end of chapter 8 their entire relationship changes. Mohsen and Zunaira laughed at the crazy old man. The Taliban heard Mohsen laugh and whisked him away to listen to a speaker called Mullah. He leaves poor Zunaira alone in the sun. Zunaira frustrated by the events then has a panic attack. The panic attack became the turning point for their relationship together.
Throughout chapter 9, there is clear dissent between the two. Zunaira shrinks away whenever Mohsen comes home. They take out each others anger for the Taliban on each other. If these few chapters prove anything, it is the strength of the Taliban. This oppressive group breaks apart a marriage that seems perfect on the outside.
I totally agree- and it's pretty disgusting. You can see relationships between Zunaira and Mohsen AND Atiq and Mussarat fall apart, because of the Taliban. I think Atiq and Zunaira manipulate their spouses because they are an accessible target for their aggression toward the Taliban, and it doesn't end up looking very pretty.
ReplyDelete-Elizabeth