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What was the primary concern Ayesha's father had regarding her writing a diary about life under the Taliban?
What was the primary concern Ayesha's father had regarding her writing a diary about life under the Taliban?
- He worried that Ayesha's participation would bring unwanted attention from intelligence services.
- He feared for Ayesha's safety and the potential repercussions from the Taliban. (correct)
- He believed Ayesha was not eloquent enough to convey the severity of their situation to the world.
- He thought it would interfere with her studies.
Why did Malala's mother's support play a crucial role in Malala's decision to write the diary?
Why did Malala's mother's support play a crucial role in Malala's decision to write the diary?
- Malala needed approval being the younger daughter, to defy elders and show the family bravery.
- Malala valued her mother's wisdom and strength; her fear would have stopped Malala. (correct)
- Malala depended on her mother's connections to get published in BBC.
- Malala's mother was a writer and Malala required technical and emotional support.
How did the BBC correspondent assist Malala in initiating her diary project?
How did the BBC correspondent assist Malala in initiating her diary project?
- The BBC correspondent helped Malala get a laptop and internet access.
- The BBC correspondent offered guidance on how to start writing a diary. (correct)
- The BBC correspondent provided Malala with financial backing for education.
- The BBC correspondent provided Malala with a secure phone line bypassing intelligence surveillance.
Why was it necessary for Malala to use her mother's phone and a pseudonym during her diary entries?
Why was it necessary for Malala to use her mother's phone and a pseudonym during her diary entries?
In what ways did Malala's family's perspective on life differ from that of others around them, regarding the dangers posed by the Taliban?
In what ways did Malala's family's perspective on life differ from that of others around them, regarding the dangers posed by the Taliban?
What does the chosen pseudonym 'Gul Makai' symbolize, and why was it chosen for Malala?
What does the chosen pseudonym 'Gul Makai' symbolize, and why was it chosen for Malala?
How did Malala's diary contribute to raising awareness about the situation in Swat Valley under the Taliban's rule?
How did Malala's diary contribute to raising awareness about the situation in Swat Valley under the Taliban's rule?
What internal conflict did Malala experience before deciding to write the diary, and how did she resolve it?
What internal conflict did Malala experience before deciding to write the diary, and how did she resolve it?
How did the physical environment and technological constraints of Mingora affect Malala's ability to maintain her diary?
How did the physical environment and technological constraints of Mingora affect Malala's ability to maintain her diary?
What was significant about Malala's first diary entry being titled 'I Am Afraid'?
What was significant about Malala's first diary entry being titled 'I Am Afraid'?
Flashcards
Diary
Diary
A personal record of daily events and thoughts.
Ayesha
Ayesha
An older girl who initially considered writing a diary about life under the Taliban.
Gul Makai
Gul Makai
The pen name chosen for Malala during her diary writing.
BBC
BBC
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Taliban
Taliban
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Fazlullah's deadline
Fazlullah's deadline
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Holy Quran
Holy Quran
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Infrequent power-cuts
Infrequent power-cuts
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Secret identity
Secret identity
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Life differently
Life differently
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Study Notes
Malala's Diary and Life Under Taliban Rule
- Malala, a young girl, started writing a diary about life under Taliban rule.
- She wrote for an Urdu website.
- Her teacher and older sister encouraged her.
- Ayesha's father discouraged her from sharing her story.
- Malala's father respected the decision, but she questioned why not her instead of someone older.
- She wanted to continue to school, even with danger.
Diary Writing and Safety Concerns
- She worried that diary entries could be read by the Taliban.
- At her mother's suggestion, she started using a pseudonym, Gul Makai.
- She chose the name after a Pashtun folk story character.
- Her first entry was January 3, 2009, titled "I Am Afraid".
- The diary addressed the dangers and challenges of Swat.
The Role of Technology and Communication
- Malala used her mother's phone to contact the BBC correspondent.
- The BBC offered support and assistance.
- Access to technology was limited in Swat, with frequent power outages.
- She utilized internet access in Mingora.
- Her phone communications were monitored.
Family and Personal Values
- Malala's mother supported her and used a Quranic verse to encourage her.
- "Falsehood has to die. Truth has to come forward.".
- Malala felt responsibility for her homeland and standing up for her beliefs.
- Her family believed in the possibility of a better future.
- They saw danger and uncertainty in their surroundings but saw possibilities.
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Description
This lesson explores Malala Yousafzai's diary entries written under the pseudonym Gul Makai for the BBC Urdu website, detailing her life in Swat under Taliban rule. It covers her motivations for writing, the support she received from her family and community, and her concerns for safety.
