Rukhsana, I’ve told you before. Daughters and sons are not the same. You have the power to honor our family’s good reputation. But if you’re not careful you could also be the one to stain it. And it is my job to make sure that does not happen.
-- Rukhsana (Chapter 1)

Importance: Rukhsana loves her parents, but they treat her brother much better than they treat her, which makes her feel sad. This quote is important because it shows how sexist ideology affects the way in which individuals treat one another.

Rukhsana, I know how hard it is for you. But you have to understand how it feels to be hidden away. As if I’m something you’re ashamed of.
-- Ariana (Chapter 3)

Importance: Although Ariana acknowledges that Rukhsana is dealing with a different set of cultural norms than she is, she does not truly understand what that means. This quote is important because...