Nadira’s husband, portrayed as a financially constrained and somewhat passive figure who fails to stand up effectively against Khan’s influence.
The final image is powerful: Emma is looking at an old wedding photo. She does not burn it or destroy it. She simply turns it face down on her desk and walks out to meet a friend for coffee. She has broken the ties, but she has not let bitterness tie her down. breaking ties by sara abubakar summary
The novel explores how religious and social norms are often constructed for men's convenience, treating women as "puppets" or objects of suppression. breaking ties by sara abubakar summary