I think this short story says a lot about marriage, especially arranged marriage. Saba and Kamil are married, but they soon realize that they don't have much in common. Rather, they argue and fight a lot. Even over small things. This eventually leads to a bigger fight between the couple. Kamil hits Saba across the face, and he is terrified of what he has done. I think this is a big turning point for them because they start to realize that things are wrong. However, this part of the story makes me feel upset because things should have never escalated that high in a relationship. I see no possible justification for it.
I also see a small connection between Hao and this story. The main characters are mothers and their child is a grounding force for them. Their children motivate them to move forward in life. Unfortunately, Saba loses her child, but I think the point stands regardless.
This is a good connection between the two stories, Ariana. Also, in both stories the woman has to depend on her own strength; both women end up alone b/c their husbands die.
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