Epilogue,. pg. 285-288 Summary and Analysis

Soon after the author leleavesft Kabul, the Kahn family have an argument that leads to their breakup. This results in Yunus, Bibi Gul, Leila and Bulbula moving out of the apartment. They move in with Farid and never return to Sultan's apartment. Leila has no further contact with Karim, who is offered a scholarship to study in Egypt.

The carpenter receives a three year prison term.

Sharifa wants to work as a teacher. Sultan has no objections but Mansur does. Since he is the oldest son, Sharifa cannot work as a teacher.

Bulbula marries Rasul and Maraam gives birth to a son. Sonya is pregnant and hoping to produce a son. In the end, Sonya and Sharifa are the only women left in Sultan's household.