A sense of duty and responsibility drives Mariam and Laila's actions from "summary" of A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
From a young age, Mariam is taught to obey and serve her father, Jalil, even though she is merely a harami – a shameful illegitimate child. Her sense of duty and responsibility towards her family is ingrained in her, driving her actions throughout her life. When her father marries her off to the abusive Rasheed, Mariam takes on the role of a dutiful wife, believing it is her responsibility to make the best of her situation. Despite the hardships she faces, Mariam remains steadfast in her commitment to fulfill her duties as a wife and later as a mother to Laila.
Laila, on the other hand, is raised in a more privileged household but also feels a strong sense of duty and responsibility towards her family. When tragedy st...
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