Conflict of A Thousand Splendid Suns
World Conflicts
- The most major conflict that happened during this time was the event of 9/11
- This was a major event for both the US and Afghanistand because as soon as this occured the US declared war on Afghanistan
Many Conflicts
World Conflicts
Laila's Personal Conflicts
- Afghanistan was going through a time in their government where there was constant war and an unsettled government system
- Also at this time Osama bin Laden was coming into power as well as the Taliban starting to take over and set new laws for everyone to follow
- Many conflicts occured during the time this book takes place as well as personal conflicts that affect Mariam and Laila
- Has to deal with many deaths and wars that cause significant damages to their homes
- Tariq left her to move to Pakistan
- Her family was attacked by a stray rocket that hit their house and killed both her parents
- Thinking that Tariq had died from a rocket that hit him and his family
- Harsh treatments from Rasheed
Mariam's Personal Conflicts
- Mariam's mother killed herself
- Being ignored by her father
- It affected her by making herself feel that it was her fault her mother killed herself because she did not want Mariam to leave and go to Jalil
- Mariam being forced to marry Rasheed and move to Kabul
- All of the beatings and harsh treatment from Rasheed