Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live as an Afghan girl under the rule of
the Taliban? This question is answered in the book My Forbidden Face. Latifa, a young
Afghan girl, discusses her struggles throughout the book. Latifa faces several different
problems while being under the rule of the Taliban. She handles these problems with the
best of her ability.
First of all, Latifa had to deal with the struggles her mom was facing. Latifas mother was
very ill so she dealt with the situation by trying to help her mother out in every way
possible. Latifa was always there to comfort her mom. Latifas mother was also struggling
with not being able to work. Because women werent allowed to do anything in the Afghan
society, Latifa opened a school for the apartment children. Latifas mother managed to help
out by cooking, which she considered a form of work. She watched her children be
mistreated throughout the Taliban rule. Latifa had all intentions of receiving an education
but she couldnt go to school due to the laws of the Taliban. Latifas mother saw strong
ambitions in her daughter so she encouraged her to believe in herself and always do her
best. Latifa managed to deal with her moms struggles very well.
Secondly, Latifa had to deal with the way women were treated in the Afghan society.
Women werent allowed to go outside of their homes without the company of their father or
brother. Latifa managed to deal with this by staying inside. She knew she wouldnt have to
