Nana, a significant character in Khaled Hosseini’s novel A Thousand Splendid Suns, is known primarily by this name throughout the story. However, her real name is not explicitly mentioned in the text. She is referred to as Nana, which translates to ‘grandmother’ in Persian, symbolizing her role as a caretaker for Mariam, the protagonist. Nana’s character serves as a representation of the struggles women face in Afghan society, and her life experiences shape Mariam’s understanding of love and sacrifice.
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