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Which characters are introduced in this chapter? (Select all that apply)
Which characters are introduced in this chapter? (Select all that apply)
- Her Brother (correct)
- Her Father (correct)
- Her Mother (correct)
- Parvana (correct)
Where does Parvana live?
Where does Parvana live?
Kabul, Afghanistan
How has life changed for Parvana and her family in ten years?
How has life changed for Parvana and her family in ten years?
Life changed because she doesn't go to school anymore and has moved many times.
Is Parvana attending school?
Is Parvana attending school?
How long has it been since she went to school?
How long has it been since she went to school?
Why are her siblings and mother unable to go outside?
Why are her siblings and mother unable to go outside?
Why does Parvana's father depend so much on her?
Why does Parvana's father depend so much on her?
What does her father do for a living?
What does her father do for a living?
Why is Parvana able to go outside?
Why is Parvana able to go outside?
How would you feel if you were Parvana and could not leave your home?
How would you feel if you were Parvana and could not leave your home?
Flashcards
Where does Parvana live?
Where does Parvana live?
Kabul, Afghanistan.
Changes in Parvana's life?
Changes in Parvana's life?
She no longer attends school and has moved many times.
Parvana attending school?: True/False
Parvana attending school?: True/False
False. Parvana is not attending school.
How long since school?
How long since school?
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Why siblings can't go outside?
Why siblings can't go outside?
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Why father depends on Parvana?
Why father depends on Parvana?
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Father's occupation?
Father's occupation?
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Why is Parvana able to go outside?
Why is Parvana able to go outside?
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Study Notes
Characters Introduced
- Parvana is the main character, living in a challenging environment.
- Family members include her mother, father, sister Nooria, and two-year-old brother Ali.
- Connections highlight the family's reliance on one another in difficult circumstances.
Setting
- The story takes place in Kabul, Afghanistan, a city affected by conflict and societal restrictions.
Changes Over Ten Years
- Parvana’s life has drastically changed; she no longer attends school.
- The family has experienced multiple relocations, impacting their stability and security.
Education Status
- Parvana is not currently attending school but has the desire to return to education.
- She has been out of school for one and a half years, emphasizing the loss of her educational opportunities.
Restrictions on Women
- Parvana's sisters and mother face severe restrictions; they cannot go outside without a burqa and a male escort due to societal rules.
- This limitation reflects the broader oppression of women in Afghanistan.
Familial Roles
- Parvana’s father is heavily dependent on her support because he lost his leg, highlighting his vulnerability and reliance on family.
- The father previously worked as a high school teacher but is now unable to fulfill that role due to his injury from a bombing incident.
Parvana's Freedom
- Parvana is allowed to go out to the market with her father as he requires assistance due to his disability.
- Her situation illustrates a rare privilege for a girl in Afghanistan given the context of women's rights and social norms.
Personal Reflection
- The emotional impact of confinement at home raises questions about Parvana’s feelings and resilience in facing societal challenges.
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