Discussion Notes 

April

1) What are some new things that we learned about the characters?

-Nazeesh was once intelligent; but he did have a mental illness. Also he always threatneded that he would run away but he never does 

-Mula was a spiritual leader to the people

2)What do you think about the way Mullah Bashir portrays the West. 

-He kept on reiterating that the West would eventually fall. Mullah is the perfect example for being an epitome of the Taliban. Mullah said that if you believe in God you do not believe in the West. It's a hoax. He constantly used God as propaganda t fuel the people. Mullah stressed that they were called by god to take over the world.

3) Do you notice any similarities between Atiq and Zunaira

-They both have come to blame their spouses for their unhappiness.   

*At the end of chapter 8, Zunaira is completely physically and mentally done with Mohsen. She shortly has a panic attack.
*Hands are a common symbol throughout the novel
*Atiq and Mohsen have self control issues. Both take out issue on their wives.
*Atiq takes his anger out on the Taliban on everyone around him.