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The theme "fear" in breadwinner

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Rachel Raaga
Rachel Raaga

The document discusses the theme of fear in the book "Breadwinner" by Deborah Ellis. It explores how the author used different characters to represent fear in various situations. Parvana was initially afraid of the Taliban but later lost her fear after disguising as a boy. Homa was terrified of the Taliban after they killed her family and she fled from place to place in fear. The book examines how characters bravely faced their fears and overcame challenges through courage and perseverance.

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THE THEME FEAR IN BREADWINNER By: Rachel Ralte & Rachel Raaga
INTRODUCTION The main theme of this book is to NEVER GIVE UP, and FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS no matter how many obstacles stand in the way. Deborah Ellis definitely made Parvana a strong character who bravely faced the many challenges that stood in her way. She charged straight at them without fear. When Deborah went to Afghanistan and Pakistan, we are sure she thought about how strong those women were who overcame such harsh Taliban rules .
INTRODUCTION Those strong women probably inspired her to write The Breadwinner. That is why the theme of the book is to never give up no matter how hard it gets. The author Deborah Ellis has explored the theme Fear in the book Breadwinner by involving a lot of characters in different situations.
EXAMPLES FROM THE BOOK Parvana was really afraid of the Taliban at first, but later after she disguised herself into a boy she got used to the Taliban, after which she was no longer scared of them. Homa was really scared of the Taliban since they killed her parents and brother, thus she left Mazar and kept running away until she finally reached a bombed building in Kabul, she took refuge there and that was where Parvana found her. There are many other instances in this book regarding fear
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The theme "fear" in breadwinner

  • 1. THE THEME FEAR IN BREADWINNER By: Rachel Ralte & Rachel Raaga
  • 2. INTRODUCTION The main theme of this book is to NEVER GIVE UP, and FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS no matter how many obstacles stand in the way. Deborah Ellis definitely made Parvana a strong character who bravely faced the many challenges that stood in her way. She charged straight at them without fear. When Deborah went to Afghanistan and Pakistan, we are sure she thought about how strong those women were who overcame such harsh Taliban rules .
  • 3. INTRODUCTION Those strong women probably inspired her to write The Breadwinner. That is why the theme of the book is to never give up no matter how hard it gets. The author Deborah Ellis has explored the theme Fear in the book Breadwinner by involving a lot of characters in different situations.
  • 4. EXAMPLES FROM THE BOOK Parvana was really afraid of the Taliban at first, but later after she disguised herself into a boy she got used to the Taliban, after which she was no longer scared of them. Homa was really scared of the Taliban since they killed her parents and brother, thus she left Mazar and kept running away until she finally reached a bombed building in Kabul, she took refuge there and that was where Parvana found her. There are many other instances in this book regarding fear