This affected Malala’s life because she didn’t have a quiet place to study; their house was very small. As a result, Malala’s father built a school for all the poor children, boys & girls, to receive education. Misinterpretations of the Quran played a major role in Malala’s life. Fazlullah, a person who broadcasted his own interpretations of the Quran over the radio, separated the people of the Swat Valley. He banned all televisions, CDs & DVDs, forced all women to stay in their homes & whipped whoever disobeyed the regulations. Malala & her family had to keep their televisions, CDs, & DVDs hidden. This man was spoken against by Malala’s father, which in turn helped Malala gain courage to use public speaking as a platform to promote girls’ education.
Culture played a significant role in Malala’s live in a multitude of ways. It impacted her physically, spiritually, & emotionally. Some cultural aspects affected her in major or minor ways. However, they all made her the inspirational person she is