Why did Parvana want a light on in the night? Parvana thought a light would help Father find his way home if he was let out of jail. Parvana was afraid she could lose mother as all the women were wearing basically the same burqa, a regulation burqa.
Why is the city of Kabul so dark at night the breadwinner?
The woman doesn't have a chador and Parvana doesn't have her scarf, so they'll have to hope no one sees them. They settle just inside the doorway so they can watch for the dark of night. Kabul has been under curfew for several decades and bombings destroyed most streetlights, so it's very dark at night.
What happened in chapter 3 of Parvana?
Parvana misses the sound of Father snoring; his presence has always helped her feel safe. She worries about him in prison—he's joining lots of other people they know in there. Parvana tells her mother to put a lamp in the window so he can find his way home if they let him go—but walking may be a problem for him.
What happens in chapter 6 of Parvana?
Mother hands Parvana a white cap with beautiful embroidery, gives Parvana money and a scarf, and then sends her out. Parvana reaches for her chador, but Nooria reminds her she won't need it. Suddenly terrified that someone will recognize her, Parvana pleads with Mother to not force her to go out.
What happened breadwinner Chapter 9?
Parvana is shocked to see Shauzia dressed up as Shafiq—a.k.a. a boy—doing the same exact thing she's been doing. While they weren't super friendly when they went to school together, Parvana is thrilled to meet another girl like her in Kabul. Enjoying Shauzia's dried apricots, Parvana chats with her new friend.
How did Parvana father died?
What happens to Parvana's father? Hossain was killed by a land mine when he was fourteen years old. Parvana's father is arrested by Taliban soldiers for mysterious reasons and taken to jail without any trial. The Taliban keeps him in jail for many months without sending any word to his family.
What happened in chapter 14 of the breadwinner?
Parvana pretends to be Malali leading troops through enemy territory as she leads the woman through Kabul's streets. Remembering the hand-chopping incident, she wonders what the Taliban would do if they caught her out after curfew and with a woman who isn't wearing a burqa.
Who cut Parvana's hair in breadwinner?
MotherHowever, when Mother and Mrs. Weera ask Parvana to cut her hair so she can pose as a boy, Parvana discovers that whereas her long hair trapped her, having her hair cut short frees her.
What happened in Chapter 7 of the breadwinner?
After dickering over the price, Parvana makes the sale; stuffing money into her pockets lessons the regret of giving up her favorite outfit. It's time for a potty break, but with nowhere safe to go in the marketplace, Parvana decides to head home. She methodically packs up, just like Father taught her.
Who had to buy food now in breadwinner?
1. In this chapter, Parvana takes over the job her father used to have. She goes to market, sits on the blanket, and reads and writes for people. She tried to sell a few items, and then she shops for food.
What is Mrs Weera secret plan?
What secret plan did Mrs. Weera have? They would have a secret school for girls.
Who was the window woman in the breadwinner?
The Taliban thought the men were superior to women and made them stay inside their homes (Ellis 15). One symbol in The Breadwinner is the Window Woman (Ellis 85-86). She is a symbol of hope. She shows Parvana that she is not alone in her situation.
What is Shauzia's job?
She quickly becomes a close friend when Parvana discovers that Shauzia is working as a tea boy in the market, disguised as a boy named Shafiq.
What happened in chapter 4 of the breadwinner?
Nooria takes care of Mother, while Maryam carries water to Parvana for her to clean her face and soak her feet. Parvana tries to talk to Nooria, but falls asleep. She dreams about the soldiers hitting her and Mother—she can't help Mother, even if she screams "I am Malali" (4.21).
What upsets Parvana in Chapter 1 Parvana's Journey?
Parvana's father told her that people like this are already dead inside and cannot be helped except by a special doctor. Knowing she cannot help the woman, Parvana continues walking. Fittingly, the novel begins with a sad event: the funeral of Parvana's father.
What does Parvana want her life to be like?
According to page 11, "I (Parvana) just want to be an ordinary kid again." She wants to got to school and eat food that someone else worked for. "I just want my father to be around."
Who is malali in the breadwinner?
Malali was a 19th-century young woman who inspired Afghan troops and led them to victory during the war with the British, and Father tells Malali's story often to inspire his daughters to be brave and take on challenges.