A.
britain provides ample welfare to all her colonies, including america,
b.
the colonists do not benefit from their alliance with britain.
c.
britain does not provide adequate resources for the growing colonies in america.
d.
the colonies continue to depend on britain for protection and governance.

the book's theme is the moral ambiguity of the iranian revolution, history of middle eastern relations and the process of growing up during war. it sheds light on the stereotypical views of middle eastern culture and religion.

the author explicitly portrays the issues of class disparities and racism continously throught the whole novel.

the relationship between parents and childrens, the abandonment of faith, modernity vs fundamentalism and class conflict are the 4 main panels that this novel englobes.

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