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The oppressive regime of Iran in the 1970s encouraged secrets and subterfuge. Discuss how secrets complicate the plot of the novel and create suspense.
Zari stands by her choice to self-immolate because it highlights her defiance in the face of oppression. Write an essay in which you argue for or against her justification for this extreme action.