Laila, the second female protagonist, is the youngest child and only daughter of Hakim and Fariba. The absence of both of Laila's older brothers, who have gone ...

Mammy (Fariba). Laila's mother. Mammy's character is both compared with and contrasted to Mariam's mother, Nana. Mammy is kind yet strict with Laila, entrusting ...

Laila represents the new modern face of Afghanistan. Her father, Babi, is a well-educated teacher who holds progressive views about politics and women's rights.

Laila's mother. She was originally a curious, joyful woman but, by the time Laila is growing up, she is increasingly depressed at the departure of her two sons.

Laila's parents spend more time arguing about something, and after a few days they let Laila in on the source: They've decided to flee Kabul. Laila is ...

Laila is a beautiful young girl from an educated family in Kabul whose father is committed to giving her an education and preparing her for life as an ...

3 окт. 2013 г. · Laila's parents are arguing as they often did. Laila's father, Hakim, is an Afghan history expert. He is often verbally abused by Fariba, Laila's mother.

Laila's family makes plans to depart shortly thereafter, but her parents are killed when a rocket hits her home. Following her parent's death, Rasheed offers ...

She has inherited these traits, and her beauty, from her mother, Fariba, who is absent throughout most of Laila's life. Over the course of Laila's chaotic ...