My Hero's Journey

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At age 14, my family was forced to leave our home and leave to another country. We weren’t like them, we were different because of our faith. A belief in God made us silent in my country. Only because I refused to read the Koran and pray to Allah, people attacked me verbally and physically. I was threatened by those people who think that they are superior of me because they chose a “right” religion. I and my family were able to escape, but we didn’t know what to expect. Fear of not knowing of what’s coming is the worst. It keeps you in the position like you stand on the edge of the cliff, and there is only two choices: keep the balance and wait for rescue or fall down and die. There is no choice to go back. When I moved to United States, I …show more content…
Only strong people can take a risk and only strong people can endure life. Both women are scared a tired because of tyranny around them, Lala decided to leave the city. “We’re leaving this spring, Aziza and I. Come with us, Mariam” (Hossaini 256). They did, but plan wasn’t successful. Police catches girls and sends them back to Rasheed. He tortured Laila and Mariam for a few days, Aziza wasn’t an exception. However, it didn’t break them. When family was in need, Rasheed wants to send Aziza to the streets, so she will collect some money for them. Laila was against and she receives a slap from Rasheed. “Then Laila punched him. It was the first time she’d struck anybody, discounting the playful punches she and Tariq used to trade” (Hossaini 299). Rasheed pushed her limits. Even though Laila knows about possible consequences, she stands up for her beliefs and her …show more content…
Despite the fact that Mariam live ends dramatically, she believes that sacrifice is worth her new family. In some way, Mariam is like her mother, Nana, they both accept their destiny and keep everything to themselves. However, Mariam made the final choice with Laila and kids on her mind: “For me, it ends here There’s nothing more I want. Everything I’d ever wished for as a little girl you’ve already given me. You and your children have made me so very happy. It's all right, Laila jo. This is alright. Don't be sad” (Hosseini 358). After Mariam killed Rasheed, she thought a lot about her life. Laila and children is the best part of it. On the other hand, Laila has a depression after Mariam’s death. However, after awhile, she decided to live again, with her new family: “But Laila has decided that she will not be crippled by resentment. Mariam wouldn’t want it that way. ‘What’s the sense?’ she would say with a smile both innocent and wise. ‘What good is it, Laila jo?’ And so Laila has resigned herself to moving on. For her own sake, for Tariq’s, for her children’s. And for Mariam, who still visits Laila in her dreams, who is never more than a breath or two below her consciousness. Laila has moved on. Because in the end she knows that’s all she can do. That and hope” (Hosseini 411). Laila went through abuse, mistreatment and loses. Despite all that, she stayed strong. She endures her
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