(MIP-4) The lack of women’s land ownership rights affect Najmah and Nusrat, as they both are sent on their own paths in the end. (SIP-A) Throughout the book, Najmah is prevented from reaching her goal because of these restrictions, but as she pushes her way towards that goal she is pulled away from Nusrat. (STEWE-1) From the beginning of the book, Najmah’s Uncle has wanted to take her family’s land. Najmah said “I wonder why my uncle hasn't been forced to go with the Taliban. Suddenly I realize what Baba-jan meant when he told my mother to stay here until he comes back. He worries that Uncle will steal our land. Perhaps he is more worried about Uncle than he is about the Taliban” (Staples 34). Najmah’s one goal throughout the whole book is to return home after finding her father …show more content…
However, Najmah knows that if she were to return alone she would be married off because of Taliban laws. This creates a man vs society conflict since the Taliban rules are preventing Najmah from reaching her goal and honoring her father. (STEWE-2) While in Peshawar, Najmah and Nur are finally reunited. Both agree that they must go back home because “We have no choice but to return to golestan,' says Nur quietly. 'Uncle or someone else surely will take our land is we don't go back” (Staples 256). Najmah and Nur both want to honor their father by returning home and preventing Uncle from claiming the family land. This goal is made easier once Nur is present, since being a male, he will be most likely able to claim the land for him and Najmah. whereas Najmah was going to have trouble claiming the land by herself. However, seeing that Najmah wouldn’t give up hope that she would one day be able to reach her goal shows determination. This character trait leads Najmah home but also away from Nusrat, as they are pointed in different direction at the end of the