Jessica
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Nadia Hashimi:
I read When the Moon is Low about 2 weeks ago, and subsequently devoured The Pearl That Broke It's Shell this week. Something I picked up on when I started Pearl is Shekiba's father Ismail being a master of of cultivating his land, much as Fereiba's father is with his orchard in Moon. I see other similarities between these men as I got to know their characters....did you think of them similarly as you were writing?
Nadia Hashimi
Hi Jessica-
Great observation. The similarities between Ismail and Fereiba's father were not intentional but I see both those figures as nurturing fathers. They may have their limitations but their hearts are in the right place and they sincerely love their daughters. Ismail is a man I really admire. His defiance of the status quo is quiet but steady. There are so many good fathers in Afghanistan. These two men were representations of that - especially since Afghan men are often viewed otherwise. Thanks for reading!
Great observation. The similarities between Ismail and Fereiba's father were not intentional but I see both those figures as nurturing fathers. They may have their limitations but their hearts are in the right place and they sincerely love their daughters. Ismail is a man I really admire. His defiance of the status quo is quiet but steady. There are so many good fathers in Afghanistan. These two men were representations of that - especially since Afghan men are often viewed otherwise. Thanks for reading!
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