It’s worth considering that while Parvana says that Nooria is safe inside, the Taliban arrived to arrest Father with no knock, warrant, or reason—and they could likely stop in to harass the women for no reason too. Being home may seem safer than being out, but it’s not exactly safe. This speaks again to Parvana’s immaturity. Her discovery that she’s invisible as a boy, however, helps Parvana see that by changing her identity, she can find a sense of freedom and agency that’s entirely new.