A Thousand Splendid Suns
In the novel, A Thousand Splendid Suns written by Khaled Hosseini, the main characters Laila and Mariam obtain personal strengths that benefit each other immensely. While these skills are excellent on their own, when they are brought together, they make both women invincible. Traits such as confidence, patience and selflessness are combined between both characters. These advantages contrast with one another to fill the emptiness and weaknesses that both Laila and Mariam possess. Throughout everything Mariam and Laila endured, the strengths that they shared with one another were essential in getting them through all of their hardships.
One of the most significant strengths that was shared between the main characters was confidence. Confidence …show more content…
Mariam’s selflessness is exhibited most when she chooses to take all of the blame for murdering her husband. Mariam could have run away with Laila, but she chose not to, in an act to keep Laila’s family safe. During this time, Laila learned what it truly meant to be selfless by Mariam’s example. Mariam says to Laila, "For me, it ends here. There's nothing more I want. Everything I'd ever wished for as a little girl you've already given me. You and your children have made me so very happy. It's all right, Laila jo. This is all right. Don't be sad." Mariam displays a strong impression of love and selflessness when she says these words and gives up her life for her family. Though Mariam would not like to die, she loves Laila and her children too much to put them in danger. By this precedent, Laila learns from Mariam and developes her own strength of selflessness.
In conclusion, Mariam and Laila’s relationship was essential for facing their hardships. Both women taught each other strengths that the other was without. This tight bond that they formed was very unique, and both women cherished and treasured it. Life is composed of many frightening challenges and obstacles, and Laila and Mariam’s friendship made those difficulties slightly easier to overcome. The strengths that they shared made each other stronger and more fearless people than they were before. In it’s most
One of the most significant strengths that was shared between the main characters was confidence. Confidence …show more content…
Mariam’s selflessness is exhibited most when she chooses to take all of the blame for murdering her husband. Mariam could have run away with Laila, but she chose not to, in an act to keep Laila’s family safe. During this time, Laila learned what it truly meant to be selfless by Mariam’s example. Mariam says to Laila, "For me, it ends here. There's nothing more I want. Everything I'd ever wished for as a little girl you've already given me. You and your children have made me so very happy. It's all right, Laila jo. This is all right. Don't be sad." Mariam displays a strong impression of love and selflessness when she says these words and gives up her life for her family. Though Mariam would not like to die, she loves Laila and her children too much to put them in danger. By this precedent, Laila learns from Mariam and developes her own strength of selflessness.
In conclusion, Mariam and Laila’s relationship was essential for facing their hardships. Both women taught each other strengths that the other was without. This tight bond that they formed was very unique, and both women cherished and treasured it. Life is composed of many frightening challenges and obstacles, and Laila and Mariam’s friendship made those difficulties slightly easier to overcome. The strengths that they shared made each other stronger and more fearless people than they were before. In it’s most