Character Map for A Thousand Splendid Suns
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A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
Lesson Plans by Kristy Littlehale
Khaled Hosseini recaptures the beauty of Afghanistan, and in particular the city of Kabul, in this novel. He follows the journey of two young women who are forced into oppressed lives, while highlighting their resilience throughout their ordeals: a reminder of the spirit of the women of Afghanistan, in spite of those who try to strip them of their dignity.
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A Thousand Splendid Suns Characters | Identify important character traits in this character mapping activity!
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- Slide: 1
- MARIAM
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- Dark hair; green eyes; long face; not particularly pretty; weathered by years of living with Rasheed
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- Timid and broken; afraid of Rasheed until she finds strength through Laila and the children; becomes like another mother to the children; sacrifices her own life so that Laila and the children can have a new beginning with Tariq
- Quote:
- “‘For me, it ends here. There’s nothing more I want. Everything I’d ever wished for as a little girl you’ve already given me. You and your children have made me so very happy.’”
- Slide: 2
- LAILA
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- Slide: 3
- RASHEED
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- Slide: 4
- TARIQ
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- Slide: 5
- JALIL
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- Slide: 6
- AZIZA
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- Slide: 7
- ZALMAI
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- Slide: 8
- BABI
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