How does the tension between tradition and custom, and change and modernity, in Yemeni society at large affect Nujood’s life? How does it affect the lives of her siblings, and how do they grapple with this tension?

Why is the issue of honor so central to men in Yemen, particularly men in rural Yemeni society? How is the issue of honor connected to women? How does it affect women?

How does poverty affect the lives of Yemeni youth? How does it affect the lives of Nujood and her family specifically?