A Thousand Splendid Suns Hope Quotes

“Hope is the only thing stronger than fear” is a quote said by one of the characters in the 2012 major motion picture The Hunger Games. This quote is true for humanity as having hope is much more beneficial than having fear because fear sets you back, whereas hope drives you forward. Also, this quote proves to be relevant in the novel A Thousand Splendid Suns written by Khaled Hosseini. Throughout his novel, Hosseini exemplifies how Mariam, Laila, and Aziza each provide a sense of hope for each other and he explores the ways in which human relationships can shape one’s future. Mariam shapes the futures of Laila and her daughter Aziza. Throughout the novel, Mariam brings her wisdom from her childhood to Laila and Aziza. Mariam begins teaching Aziza verses from the Quran at an early age, saying that “it’s all [she] has to give [Aziza] … this knowledge, these prayers” (Hosseini 298). After Laila’s mother is murdered in a rocket explosion performed by the Mujahideen, she is still provided with Mariam who bestows the comfort of a mother despite the absence of her own. Mariam even refers to herself as Laila’s mother when they are in the hospital while Laila is in labor with Zalmai, saying that her “daughter’s water broke and the baby won’t come” (287).
The gracious amounts of support that Mariam and Laila exchange between each other help to empower them both, and the immense love they both present to Aziza aid in shaping her future to become a strong, independent, forgiving, and educated Afghan woman. Furthermore, hope also plays a big role in shaping the future of someone. When one has hope, they have the belief that they can achieve whatever goal they set for themselves. Khaled Hosseini exemplifies hope in his novel through these characters, proving that allowing someone to be hopeful is the most beneficial way to positively impact who they become as a