Rasheed Flashcards
How is Rasheed’s violence presented throughout the novel? (4 points)
Rasheed exemplifies the very worst treatment women endure at the hands of men
He is initially not hostile to Mariam when they first married - this façade is upheld at the beginning of his marriage to Laila as well
However, his true abusive nature is quickly revealed as the novel progresses - his violence grows in intensity as political violence overtakes the city
Bolstered by his ardent support of the Taliban - their laws reinforce his treatment of Mariam and Laila, often beating them and using harsh language to get them to submit to him
How is Rasheed presented as a character? (3 points)
Rasheed doesn’t value education and instead focuses on his reputation and how he is viewed by society
Humanised by him losing both his son and wife before marrying Mariam
He also takes the closure of his business very hard and compensates by buying his son pleasures that he truly cannot afford
