Not only does the loss of her unborn baby affect Mariam’s perspective of herself, but Rasheed’s, too. Thus, Rasheed turns spiteful and violent toward Mariam- speaking to her only to spout hateful and degrading comments. Nevertheless, Mariam does as her mother had told her and endures. Every day she attempts to please Rasheed and manages to survive when he despises her. Then Laila came into their life. While Mariam and Laila’s friendship takes a while to begin, they do eventually form a bond. Through this bond, Mariam is able to gain some confidence as she witnesses Laila stand up to Rasheed on multiple occasions. Mariam was also able to find a family and love through Laila and her children. Dreams of having someone to love and to be loved in returned become a reality for Mariam. She found herself to be a mother, despite not being able to carry a child of her own. All her life, Mariam had been determined to be a part of a family. As hard as she had tried as a child to be a part of Jalil’s, which had proved to be unsuccessful. Now she had what she had always yearned for. Mariam, for once in her life, had the opportunity to protect her loved ones and act on their
Not only does the loss of her unborn baby affect Mariam’s perspective of herself, but Rasheed’s, too. Thus, Rasheed turns spiteful and violent toward Mariam- speaking to her only to spout hateful and degrading comments. Nevertheless, Mariam does as her mother had told her and endures. Every day she attempts to please Rasheed and manages to survive when he despises her. Then Laila came into their life. While Mariam and Laila’s friendship takes a while to begin, they do eventually form a bond. Through this bond, Mariam is able to gain some confidence as she witnesses Laila stand up to Rasheed on multiple occasions. Mariam was also able to find a family and love through Laila and her children. Dreams of having someone to love and to be loved in returned become a reality for Mariam. She found herself to be a mother, despite not being able to carry a child of her own. All her life, Mariam had been determined to be a part of a family. As hard as she had tried as a child to be a part of Jalil’s, which had proved to be unsuccessful. Now she had what she had always yearned for. Mariam, for once in her life, had the opportunity to protect her loved ones and act on their