Female Resilience And Solidarity Under The Patriarchy In “A Thousand Splendid Suns”

Abstract

This paper examines how “A Thousand Splendid Suns” portrays patriarchy not simply as a set of interpersonal abuses but as a social structure that permeates institutions, laws, and cultural norms. At the same time, the novel positions resilience and solidarity among women as potent counterforces that challenge and subvert patriarchal power. Ultimately, Hosseini presents a complex vision of human endurance, showing that while oppression may dictate the conditions of women’s lives, it does not define their capacity for agency, compassion, or sacrifice.