1answer.
Ask question
Login Signup
Ask question
All categories
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Social Studies
  • Business
  • History
  • Health
  • Geography
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Computers and Technology
  • Arts
  • World Languages
  • Spanish
  • French
  • German
  • Advanced Placement (AP)
  • SAT
  • Medicine
  • Law
  • Engineering
11Alexandr11 [23.1K]
2 years ago
5

What happened in My Name is Parvana Chapter 6?

English
1 answer:
erma4kov [3.2K]2 years ago
4 0
The next day, Mrs. Weera, Mother, and Nooria tell Parvana their plan: they’ll turn Parvana into a boy. Posing as their male cousin from Jalalabad, Parvana will be able to work and shop in the market. Nooria nastily says that no one will ask about Parvana, but Parvana knows it’s true—none of her friends have seen her since the Taliban closed the schools, and her relatives are scattered. Mother’s voice catches as she says that Parvana will wear Hossain’s clothes. Parvana says this won’t work since she has long hair, but Nooria pulls out the sewing kit and snaps the scissors open and closed. Parvana shrieks that they can’t cut her hair. She says they can cut Nooria’s hair, since Nooria is the oldest and it’s Nooria’s responsibility to look after her, but Nooria looks at her adult body and points out that no one will believe she’s a boy.
The suggestion that Parvana allow the adults to turn her into a boy is offensive to Parvana because in her mind, it means giving up everything she knows and loves about herself. Even if her hair isn’t as beautiful as Nooria’s, it’s still something that makes Parvana who she is. Further, the frantic suggestion that Nooria turn into a boy instead reveals that Parvana believes this is too much to ask. And indeed, it’s a lot of responsibility to place on an 11-year-old. But given the circumstances, there’s little else the family can do to make ends meet.
THEMES
Gender Relations Theme Icon Agency, Maturity, and Childhood Theme Icon
RELATED QUOTES
Parvana snaps that she’ll be curvy soon, but Mother heads off the fight by saying they’ll deal with that later. For now, the fact remains that Parvana is the only one who can play the part. Mrs. Weera says that this has to be Parvana’s decision. They can force her to cut her hair, but Parvana has to be willing and able to play the part in the market. Realizing that Mrs. Weera is right, Parvana agrees. Knowing it’s her choice makes it easier. Nooria announces that she’ll cut Parvana’s hair, but Mother takes the scissors and Hossain’s clothes and leads Parvana into the washroom. Parvana watches in the mirror as Mother cuts her hair off at her neck. Mother holds the chunk up and suggests they keep it tied with a ribbon, but Parvana refuses. Her hair doesn’t seem important anymore.
Mrs. Weera’s ability to present this to Parvana as a choice helps Parvana see that she does have a choice—and if she chooses not to play along, the fact remains that her family will starve. Knowing this, the choice becomes clear. And with that choice, the lopped-off hair comes to represent a younger, more immature version of Parvana. Cutting off her hair helps Parvana see that she can mold herself to become the kind of person she wants to be—and her willingness to agree to the plan suggests she wants to be someone who cares for her family and makes the necessary sacrifices to do so.
THEMES
Family and Friendship Theme Icon Agency, Maturity, and Childhood Theme Icon
RELATED QUOTES
Mother continues to cut. Parvana starts to feel like a different person as her forehead gets bigger and her ears stick out. Her hair curls, and the short cut makes her eyes look bigger. Parvana decides she has a nice face. When Mother announces that she’s done, she leaves Parvana alone to change. Parvana rubs her hands over her head and decides she likes it. She pulls on Hossain’s pale green shalwar kameez. Though the trousers are too long, if she rolls them up they fit okay. The shirt has pockets, which is a nice change from girls’ clothes. When Mother asks if Parvana is finished, Parvana steps out. Maryam looks confused until she realizes it’s Parvana. Mother says “Hossain” and looks ready to cry, so Nooria insults Parvana as a distraction.
Simply experiencing what it’s like to wear boys’ clothes gives Parvana a sense of what’s possible now that people don’t see her as a girl. With pockets, she can carry money, candy, or whatever small items she finds—something she couldn’t do before. This gives her more control over how she conducts her life. It’s also telling that it’s only once her hair is gone that Parvana decides she has a nice face. This suggests that her hair and the immaturity it represented is what was holding her back before.
THEMES
Gender Relations Theme Icon Agency, Maturity, and Childhood Theme Icon

Upgrade to unlock the analysis and theme tracking for all of The Breadwinner!

Get A+
or sign in
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. Nooria nastily accuses Parvana of being scared, but Parvana spits that it’s easy to call her scared when Nooria is safe inside. Parvana slams the door on her way out.
You might be interested in
6. In section 1, what does Mather mean by bewitching when he refers to the charges brought against Martha Carrier?​
Verdich [7]

Answer:

He means that Carrier has cast a spell on people.

Explanation:

The word "bewitching" was used in the sense of "wearing a charm", so the author shows that Martha Carrier was accused of witchcraft because, according to her accusers, she had the ability to attract them, dominate them and exercise them a power that was evil, like a charm. These accusations were so powerful that they even had the ability to enchant Martha's inquisitors, making them look for more witnesses and until it was impossible to absorb her from the crime for which she was being tried.

4 0
2 years ago
Which sentence would be the best addition to Yuma's
kykrilka [37]

Answer:

O Despite the controversy surrounding its origins, the  impact of film is not contested

Explanation:

In the given passage, Yuma wrote the impact of film in the modern world. The given conclusion also includes a statement about how it would become a normal presence in our lives.

But among the given options, the sentence <em>"despite the controversy surrounding its origins the impact of film is not contested"</em> would be the best addition to the given conclusion passage. This is because the two conclusion sentences were written by Yuma mention the time film emerged and be a part of daily American life. And adding detail about the controversy surrounding the origin of films and how their impact is not contested will add to a much more detailed conclusion.

Thus, the correct answer is the third option.

4 0
2 years ago
Read 2 more answers
The world of reality has its limits, the world
s344n2d4d5 [400]

Answer:

<h2>According to Jean Jacque Rousseau, "The world of reality has its limits the world of imagination is boundless." By this, Rousseau indicates that without imagination, life would not be as ideal as it is now. As a result, a person who has no imagination in his life is dull.</h2>

Explanation:

<h2>Hopes this helps. Mark as brainlest plz!</h2>
3 0
3 years ago
Select the relative clause from the drop-down menu to complete the sentence. The Tasmanian tiger was a dog-like creature from th
BabaBlast [244]
<span>A I just took this test 4 days ago,I got a 100%</span>
8 0
2 years ago
Read 2 more answers
This essay is a personal narrative because A) it is written from the alternating point of view. B) it is written from the first
Pie

Answer:

a.

Explanation:

4 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
Other questions:
  • So now Della's beautiful hair fell about her rippling and shining like a cascade of brown waters. It reached below her knee and
    11·1 answer
  • Complete the following sentence.
    6·1 answer
  • When gathering information for your argumentative essay, you should use sources that are_____? Thanks!!
    15·1 answer
  • Which type of figurative language is observed in the following sentence? "A dress down to the ground, in this hot weather. A dre
    6·1 answer
  • Is this sentence an example of begging this question?
    7·2 answers
  • 5. What "truths" does the author describe in paragraph 5, and how does
    7·1 answer
  • What is segregation?
    5·1 answer
  • Directions: Practice labeling pathos, logos, ethos by placing a P, L, or E in the blanks. Please
    6·1 answer
  • What does Greg's perspective on his father and Lemon in the beginning of the text reveal about Greg's personality? Cite text evi
    11·1 answer
  • Some effective examples refer to people, places, actions, and things that readers
    10·1 answer
Add answer
Login
Not registered? Fast signup
Signup
Login Signup
Ask question!