What did Jalil leave for Mariam after his death?

Jalil's three last gifts to Mariam — the letter, Pinocchio, and her inheritance — show Jalil's sincere regret and love for Mariam, each object conveying a different aspect of his feelings. By including the video, Jalil acknowledges the promise he broke and attempts to fix it.

What gifts did Jalil give Mariam?

Mariam is not interested in the story because she's distracted by the gift hiding in Jalil's pocket. Jalil sees his daughter's gaze and presents her with a pendant.

How did Jalil treat Mariam?

Jalil is conflicted about his relationship with Mariam from the start. It's clear that he holds some affection for her, but he falls short of recognizing her as his real daughter. His challenge is to build the courage to accept Mariam for who she is.

What did Jalil not leave Mariam?

Jalil's driver tells Mariam that her father isn't home. Mariam sees her father in the window and refuses to leave. Ultimately Mariam is forced into the car and taken home.

Why did Jalil leave Mariam?

He teaches Mariam from the Koran and cares for Mariam like family. On Mariam's fifteenth birthday, Jalil does not fulfill his promise to take her to the cinema. It is Mariam's one wish to be seen around town with her father. When Jalil does not arrive, Mariam leaves her home to find him.

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What was one thing contained in the box Jalil Khan left for Mariam?

Hamza gives Laila a box that Jalil had given Mullah Faizullah to give to Mariam. The contents of the box include a tape of Walt Disney's Pinnocchio, which confuses Laila. Pinnocchio is the cartoon that Jalil promised to take Mariam to see, when he never came to pick her up.

What does Jalil think of Mariam?

Jalil does seem conflicted about Mariam, but he refuses to see her when she comes on her own. Though he seems regretful, he also allows his wives to arrange the marriage between Mariam and Rasheed.

How does Jalil show his love for Mariam?

He visits Mariam every week and brings her gifts. He never calls her a Harami and is always kind and loving to her.

What happens when Mariam tries to call Jalil?

During the phone call, Mariam remembers back to 1987, when Jalil came to visit her and she refused to see him. Mariam went so far as to tear up the letter Jalil left for her after he finally gave up on waiting for her to see him. Mariam feels a wave of regret wash over her and wishes she'd been more charitable.

What does Laila find in the box left for Mariam by Jalil?

There are several things inside. There's a cassette copy of Pinocchio. There's also a letter to Mariam from Jalil in which he apologizes for his lack of courage and tells her how much he truly loved her as a daughter. The last item in the box shocks Laila—it's Mariam's portion of Jalil's inheritance.

Where does Mariam want Jalil to take her for her birthday?

Mariam tells Jalil and Nana what she wants for her approaching fifteenth birthday: to go to Jalil's cinema house and see the cartoon film, Pinocchio.

When did Mariam get pregnant?

Summary and Analysis Part 1: Chapter 13. As the first snow drapes Kabul, Mariam and Rasheed ride the bus home from the doctor, both elated with the news they're going to be parents. Rasheed insists the baby will be a boy, but Mariam's just happy to be pregnant.

What happens at the end of Chapter 42 A Thousand Splendid Suns?

Laila reminds Aziza to say that the Mujahideen killed her father. She and Mariam assure Aziza that they'll come back to visit her all the time. It seems as though the family's poverty is finally forcing them to sacrifice Aziza—a sacrifice that, of course, means little to Rasheed.

What is Laila last name in A Thousand Splendid Suns?

The author never gives Laila's last name in A Thousand Splendid Suns. This is common throughout the book, where the author only mentions the last...

What is the last threat that Mariam's mother says to her in order to convince her to stay?

Q. What is the last threat that Mariam's mother says to her in order to convince her to stay? She says that she will never forgive her.

How many legitimate wives does Jalil have when Mariam is a child?

Even if she had to share him. Jalil had three wives and nine children, nine legitimate children, all of whom were strangers to Mariam. He was one of Herat's wealthiest men.

What happens on Mariam's 15th birthday?

For Mariam's fifteenth birthday, she asks Jalil to take her to see the American film that is playing at his cinema—a cartoon about a childless toymaker who carves a puppet that comes to life and has lots of adventures.

Is there a movie on A Thousand Splendid Suns?

A Thousand Splendid Suns was previously adapted into a 2017 stage play that premiered in San Francisco. The Kite Runner was also adapted into a play that premiered in 2009, and into a 2007 movie directed by Marc Forster and starring Khalid Abdalla and Zekeria Ebrahimi.

Do you believe that Jalil will ever fully accept Mariam into his family?

He does love his daughter. He shows her this by coming over and telling her stories, and in all, he makes Mariam feel loved, but he clearly does not fully recognize her as his daughter because he does not allow her to stay in his mansion or provide her with anything, and he lets her sleep in the street.

What happens in the end of A Thousand Splendid Suns?

Eventually, Mariam ends up doing the thing that only a mother would do: sacrificing her life for Laila and Laila's family. Laila is so grateful that she leaves her comfortable life in Pakistan and dedicates herself to the children of Kabul.

Where does Mariam go after the death of Rasheed?

Mariam returns home the next day only to make a terrible discovery: her mother has committed suicide. Mariam moves in with Jalil. It's not long before Jalil and his wives arrange a marriage between Mariam and a shoemaker named Rasheed. They're married, and Mariam heads to her new home in Kabul.

How was Mariam killed in A Thousand Splendid Suns?

Her final thoughts include a wish for more of life and for a chance to watch Aziza grow up, but in the end she has no regrets. Mariam knows she did what was best for Laila, Aziza, and Zalmai. She says a short prayer before the Talib soldier lifts his gun to kill her.

Where does Laila go after Mariam's death?

He tries to kill Laila, but Mariam hits him in the head with a shovel, and he dies. Laila, Aziza, Zalmai, and Tariq go to Pakistan, where Tariq has a home and a job. They live in relative comfort, but Laila decides to return to Kabul after the U.S. invades Afghanistan.

What happened in chapter 29 of A Thousand Splendid Suns?

In Chapter 29, the parallels between Laila and Mariam grow through Rasheed's determination to marry yet another teenage girl with limited options. Hosseini once again returns to the recurring theme of gender roles. Just as Mariam was a teenage girl without choices, so is Laila.

What does Mariam bury in the yard?

Mariam suggests they have a private burial ceremony for their lost child, but Rasheed dismisses the notion, saying he's already buried one son too many. Some days later, Mariam holds the ceremony alone. She buries in their yard the coat Rasheed had bought for the boy.