![]() ![]() ![]() In politics, President Reagan has begun supporting the Afghans, along with much of the Arab world. The teacher refers to Laila as "Revolutionary Girl" because her birthday coincides with the date of the revolution. Laila attends a school where she has an abusive teacher who preaches gender equality and Soviet communism. ![]() On the way to school, Laila notices a Mercedes Benz across the street from Mariam and Rasheed's house with license plates from Herat, which obviously indicate that Jalil was in town. Laila's brother Ahmad has joined the jihad against the Soviets. Laila recalled that there was a time when Fariba used to be charmed by Hakim, but now their relationship is based solely in arguments. He is often verbally abused by Fariba, Laila's mother, who insults him incessantly. Laila's father, Hakim, is an Afghan history expert. Laila's parents are arguing as they often did. Laila misses Tariq immensely, and time goes by slowly for her. Laila is a beautiful nine year old, and her friend Tariq has left Kabul to visit his uncle. The year is 1987, nine years after the story leaves off in Chapter 15. ![]()
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