Explanation:
"provides further insight into Nana's character and her notions of gender and it advances the theme of multiple truths through Mariam and Mullah's sharing of stories. Nana's behavior in this chapter demonstrates her bitterness. First, by throwing rocks at Mariam's half-brothers, it's clear that her scorn extends beyond Jalil to his entire other family — even boys who have nothing directly to do with Nana's suffering. Secondly, Nana's refusal to send Mariam to school demonstrates her notion of the suffering and disappointment that is, in her mind, a woman's life — so it was for her, so it will be for her child. It seems that Nana is incapable of allowing others, particularly Mariam, to be free of her anger. Nana's ideas of what women can have in society restrict Mariam's options. Because Nana does not see the need for a woman to be educated, Mariam's life choices will be limited to those that do not require an education. However, Nana's motivations remain unclear; does she truly believe an education would do nothing for Mariam? Or is she afraid of losing her daughter, the one person required to listen to and acknowledge her anger and suffering?"
