1976 Open Essay Prompt

     Growing up during the rise of the Taliban, Laila was not like most girls her age.  The role of women during this time was mere obsolete, but Laila was determined to secretly pursue her education.  This was considered to be breaking the law at the time, as it was held that the role of women was in the home, caring for their husband and children.  Although Laila's defiance of governmental authorities in the novel A Thousand Splendid Suns can be thought of as rebellious, morally she did no wrong.