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What feeling did Mariam experience as she closed her eyes?
What feeling did Mariam experience as she closed her eyes?
- Sadness about her past
- Fear of the unknown
- Abundant peace (correct)
- Regret over her life choices
How did Mariam perceive her beginnings in life?
How did Mariam perceive her beginnings in life?
- As a great blessing
- As a common experience
- As a regrettable accident (correct)
- As a source of pride
What roles did Mariam find significance in before her death?
What roles did Mariam find significance in before her death?
- A soldier and a leader
- A scholar and an explorer
- A daughter and a wife
- A friend and a guardian (correct)
What does Mariam think about her life as she reflects on her journey?
What does Mariam think about her life as she reflects on her journey?
What transformation does Mariam's character undergo by the end of her life?
What transformation does Mariam's character undergo by the end of her life?
Flashcards
Mariam's self-perception as a weed
Mariam's self-perception as a weed
Mariam's initial perception of herself as someone unwanted and insignificant, like a weed in a garden.
Mariam's transformation
Mariam's transformation
Mariam's transformation from someone who felt insignificant to someone who was loved, respected, and had a positive impact on others.
Mariam's peace at the end
Mariam's peace at the end
The feeling of peace and acceptance that Mariam experiences as she approaches death.
Mariam's roles
Mariam's roles
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Life's trajectory
Life's trajectory
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Study Notes
Mariam's Final Thoughts
- Mariam experienced abundant peace before death, not regret.
- She reflected on her life, starting as an unwanted "harami child" of a poor villager, a regrettable accident.
- She viewed herself as a "weed," symbolizing insignificant beginnings.
- Yet, she ultimately found love and connection, becoming a loving friend, companion, guardian, and mother.
- Mariam achieved significance and consequence in her life despite her illegitimate beginnings.
- She accepted her death as a valid conclusion to her life, despite its inauspicious start.
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Description
Explore Mariam's poignant reflections on her life journey, from her beginnings as an unwanted child to finding love and purpose. This quiz delves into themes of identity, significance, and acceptance in the face of mortality, highlighting her transformation and the peace she found at the end of her life.