A Thousand Splendid Suns
Compare Rasheed's treatment of Zalmai to his treatment of Aziza?
chapter 40
chapter 40
Rasheed basically ignored Aziza. Rasheed begins to spend excessive amounts of money on Zalmai, not reusing any of Aziza’s old toys or diapers. Rasheed informs the family that despite slow business, he is able to borrow the money for Zalmai’s things from his friends. He insists that their financial situation will turn around soon. Rasheed is often annoyed if Laila speaks to the two of them when they are together, and he is hurt if Zalmai reaches for Laila when he is present.
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