Questions for chapters 11-19
1. Compare/Contrast Babba’s expectation of America with the reality he faces when he arrives in California. Correlate his and Amir’s individual reactions to life in America with the following literary devices: “Baba was like the widower who remarries but can’t let go of his dead wife” (129); “...Kabul had become a city of ghosts for me. A city of harelipped ghosts” (136); “America was a river…” (136).
2. In what ways do you think Soraya and Amir are similar? How are they different? Why doesn’t Amir care about her past?
3. Discuss Rahim Khan’s phone call to Amir, and evaluate its effect on him. Note the significance of Rahim’s statement, “There is a way to be good again” (192).
4. How does Rahim convince Amir to help Sohrab? What is Amir’s response, and what do you think it indicates about him? Do you think Amir would have decided to help Sohrab if Rahim had not told him that Hassan was his half-brother?
5. While at Wahid’s home, what evidence is there that Amir truly is an “honorable man” and a “true Afghan”?
6. Compare Amir’s dream near the end of the section with his earlier mental picture of Hassan’s death, and analyze the symbolism of this dream.
Matthew Moore
ReplyDeleteSoraya and Amir, like all people, share similarities and differences. They are both kind people who come from similar backgrounds. Soraya and Amir are ethnic Pashtuns who ended up immigrating to the US from Afghanistan. They also both have parents in Afghanistan who are prominent figures in both of their lives. One major difference between Soraya and Amir is that Soraya is female whereas Amir is male. This places Soraya into a different (less dominant) part of the Islamic community. Amir was also less defiant as a child whereas Soraya had ran away from home when she was younger. Amir doesn’t care about Soraya’s past and doesn’t care much that she has slept with another man since Amir doesn’t believe he is in a position to judge other people for their past: “And in the end the question that always came back to me was this: How could I, of all people, chastise someone for their past?” (Hosseini 142). Amir doesn’t think he can judge other people’s pasts since he has a bad past; he feels terrible about how he betrayed Hassan and split Baba and Ali apart after their forty year relationship. Amir is jealous of the fact that Soraya doesn’t carry the weight of the past and can let her secret out but Amir still hasn’t told her about Hassan so he still carries the weight of that secret on his back.
I agree with how you compared Soraya and Amir. I think they are very interesting characters to say the least. I like how you added that fact that Amir is ashamed of his past and hasn't told Soraya yet. I wonder if his past will ever unfold and how will Soraya take it.
DeleteJordan DeMicco
ReplyDelete2. In what ways do you think Soraya and Amir are similar? How are they different? Why doesn’t Amir care about her past? These 2 dynamic characters have many similarities and differences, throughout these chapters when we meet her. The first difference of course is the fact that Soraya is a female while Amir is a male. Another aspect that is more in depth of them is there placement is society, and their role. Female compared to male is vastly different in this setting. The main similarity me and everyone else probably noticed was the fact both Amir and Soraya have had done wrong in their past. When Soraya questions Amir he even responds with, "How Could I, of all people, chastise someone from their past?" (Hosseini 165). Even though Soraya made the decision of doing that, she can't go back and change it, and shouldn't be judged upon for that. Amir believes everyone makes mistakes, and that doesn't show ones true character.
Danny Abbass
DeleteI agree with your comparison and had a similar one myself. They are both very dynamic characters and it is interesting to watch them change and develop. The gender comparison you made was interesting; I did not think about that initially. The fact that they have both made mistakes in their past makes their relationship dynamic very interesting.
Laine Palko. I like how you started out simple, with what would be a trivial difference to us, but it actually a great deal in their culture. Gender plays a large role in their society and impacts the way they treat each other. This difference between the two characters is evident in the story, and creates a tension between them because of that. I also emphasized the similarities between the two of them being their pasts, although they were treated differently because of the gender roles in their culture, they both come from a troublesome past. I like how you insightfully pointed out how Amir feels towards Soraya by his empathy for her troubled past.
DeleteGabriella Duris - I do agree that one of the biggest differences was their genders. Male and female get treated differently upon their roles in other countries. Being a different gender in other countries means you're going to be treated a different way. Not every country is the same. Yes they both did wrong in their past but Amir should Soraya an understanding because he had trouble with his past as well.
DeleteLaine Palko. Soraya and Amir are similar in many ways. They share a complicated history with relationships, and experiences in the past. Due to the standards in their culture, Amir has predetermined how he will feel towards Soraya because she is a woman. They do not treat women with the same respect as someone in another culture may, which deeply affects the way Amir regards Soraya. When introduced, the author even writes about her appearance as if she is almost itemized, “A slim-hipped beauty with velvety coal black hair” (Hosseini). Soraya is introduced as desirable and sought after, which adds to the way Amir sees her. Similarly to Amir, her hair is described as “coal black” because it is dark and mysterious. Both of them share a difficult past, which unites them together. Amir thinks Soraya will be good for him, and make him better, despite his tragic past. She ran away from home at a young age, and rebelled against the standards of her society. Amir doesn't care about her past because he was not a great kid by the Islamic standards either, so he feels empathy for her.
ReplyDeleteMatthew Moore
DeleteI really agree with your statement that their difficult past is what unites them together. I think that Soraya’s past is written to be similar to Amir’s past so that Amir can see that he needs to come to peace with his past. Although Soraya has had a difficult past, I think she has mostly come to terms with it but I do not think Amir has really come to terms with his past yet and I think that Soraya will make him realize that he must come to terms with his past.
Katie Krofcheck
DeleteI agree, they both have a difficult past that brings them together. They both didn't really follow the standards of their society. They definitely bring out the better parts of each other. The way the itemize women is sad, and it's good that Amir does not really do that. That is really the only major difference between them.
Ava Lovell - In Chapter 19, Amir dreams that he is the one who killed Hassan. He is staying in Jamabalad on his way to find Sohrab. He describes the dream in intense detail: "I see the face behind the plume of smoke swirling from the muzzle. I am the man in the herringbone vest" (Hoseinni 205). In his dream and in his earlier mental picture Hassan is killed quickly and without second thought, but in his dream Hassan is saying different words. Instead of begging for his life or being silent, he says "for you, a thousand times over" in his dream, which haunts Amir. In his ealier idea of Hassan's death, he pictures him being killed by people like Assef, killing with no personal vendetta, but in the dream Amir kills him because he is out to get him. This dream is symbolic because it directly represents Amir's inner feelings. Amir blames himself for Hassan's death because he drove him out of the city all those years ago, and he did not come back for him. He also feels like he irreparably betrayed him by not stopping Assef from raping him, but Hassan still is loyal to Amir, and trusts him blindly. Ultimately, because Amir never resolved things with Hassan before he died, he feels responsible in part for how his life played out.
ReplyDeleteKatarina Cannata
DeleteI agree with what you said about how Amir’s dream is symbolic of Amir’s guilt for Hassan’s death. I think that Amir is going to have a hard time realizing that it isn’t directly his fault that Hassan died and the reason he feels so bad about it is because of how loyal Hassan was to him, even to the end.
Name: Siddhant Sarkar(Reply)
DeleteThe overall analysis of Amir's dream seems to be spot on as you seemed to mention its hidden meaning relating to his past in an extremely well bonded way. I also think that Amir's guilt has just been amplified on a daily basis since the day Hassan got raped, as evident by the spark of Amir's insomnia from that day as well. All that pressure on Amir, emotionally and physically, took a great toll on him, and I believe that your claim about the incidents of the past and that dream are tightly linked. Finally, I think that this a concise and proper approach to this event in the book due to the deep analysis of the quote, the character personalities, and the events that appear later on.
Gabriella Duris - I also felt as if Amir's dream where he killed Hassan was just a thought of guilt. I think Amir knows if he would have stood up for Hassan then Hassan would still be with him. Amir also knows that Hassan would have done anything for him but Amir could never stick up for Hassan. Amir is looking for a way to change his life and be the person he always used to be. Amir left Hassan and never went back. He never told anyone about the rape either and he just left.
DeleteParker Susil - I think this is a very interesting and accurate angle to take the dream as. It is a monument of Amir's sins and symbolizes his guilt over Hassan. Amir is still of the belief that it's all his fault, and it haunts him that he didn't do more. I believe when Hassan says "For you, a thousand times over" he might be referring to the idea that Amir will relieve the past events over thousands of times, never truly erasing the guilt. It's clear that Amir see's the rape, and the death of Hassan as something he can never truly repent for. Something that will haunt him to his end days.
DeleteMorgan Viant
ReplyDeleteCompare Amir's dream near the end of the section with his earlier mental picture of Hassan's death, and analyze the symbolism of this dream. The symbolism of this dream is that in this dream Amir is the one who shot Hassan, he was responsible for his death. “And dreamed of Hassan running in the snow, the hem of his green chapan dragging behind him, snow crunching under his black rubber boots. He was yelling over his shoulder: For you, a thousand times over!” (Hosseini 194).That night Amir dreams of Hassan’s execution, but in the dream the executioner is Amir himself. He wakes up and looks at the stars, and for the first time feels like he is back home. His feeling of kinship with the land surprises Amir. Amir's actions in his opinion led to Hassan's death. He will be haunted by Hassan’s death until he acts to make things better and is still deeply connected to the land of his childhood, despite how it has changed. This dream highlights Hassan's role as Amir's savior and protector in his life. As Baba notes, Hassan always stood up for Amir when he was being bullied by the neighborhood kids.
Owen Hilston
DeleteI think this is an interesting interpretation of the dream because I thought it had symbolized that Amir was going to be the one to be executed. I also thought it showed that Hassan and Amir were friends rather than Hassam being his savior because of how Amir feels when he returns to Kabul.
Brianna Foster I also think that the dream represents how Amir abandoned Hassan when he was getting raped to save himself. Hassan always stood up for Amir when the time called for it and I think that in the dream Amir being the executioner shows how Amir let Hassan down.
DeleteRyan Jensen
ReplyDeleteSome ways Soraya and Amir are similar because they are both kind people, they both have complicated pasts too. They as well shared an interest in education along with literature. Soraya enjoys teaching to and to help while Amir is a successful writer who has great skill. A couple ways they are different is because Soraya is a female while Amir is a male and Soraya was more rebellious in her past vs Amir. Soraya states “When we lived in Virginia, I ran away with an afghan man. I was eighteen at the time, rebellious, stupid, and he was into drugs” (105) . This quote is of Soraya telling Amir what she did and why her family disowns her. Because she had premarital sex but when she tells Amir. He doesn’t shame her he accepts her for telling the truth and being honest. This shows Amir is mature and is not going to throw her away because she messed up in her past. Amir doesn’t care about her past because he cares more that she was honest and didn’t hide that for him. This can make her not able to marry but he looks past that because what is in the past should stay there.
Jordan Demicco
Deleteyou make very good points on why they are so similar, and different. You describe the past in their life, which shaped them to who they are today. You used a very good quote to show where Soraya is from, and what she has done. While also comparing the two characters in very in depth ways. I think you did a very good job at describing and answering this question.
Laine Palko. The way you acknowledged the similarities between their pasts was important and was a huge part of their stories. They both have done some questionable things in their past, and made conscious, yet not intelligent, decisions. This is important because it impacts the way that Amir regards Soraya. I also liked how you pointed out that Amir valued Soraya being honest more than having a pure and clear conscience. He understands her struggle, and wants to have empathy for her situation. I also agree that this shows that Amir is mature, and does not focus on trivial matters.
DeleteKatarina Cannata
DeleteI think you’re right about how Amir and Soraya are both similar and different. Because they both have done things they regret in the past they are able to understand each other very well. I also agree about how they will be a couple for a long time because of how understanding they are of each other.
Owen Hilston
DeleteI agree because I think they both have a lot of similarities but still had their differences. I agree with your explanation of why they are similar and different, which is an interesting take on the situation. I also agree with your statement that premarital sex is bad
Soraya and Amir are very similar, but different at the same time. The similarities that they share are that they are Afghan people that came to the United States. They are similar through their memories of living in Afghanistan, also they both have a large amount of guilt they feel from their pasts. Amir doesn't judge Soraya on her past because he knows he has his own guilt to get through.
ReplyDeleteMorgan Viant
DeleteI agree with Tom’s response, they do share characteristics but also differentiate from each other. They are both kind people and have a complicated past. Soraya is a girl so that automatically puts her into a very different position in Islamic society. Soraya was more of a rebel than Amir in her past. She ran away and lived with a boyfriend. Amir doesn’t care about the past because his wasn’t so great either - he sees parts of Hassan in her personality, and her birthmark. Soraya is really the best thing that has happened to Amir in a very long time.
Matthew Moore
DeleteI would definitely agree that both Soraya and Amir have a lot of similarities in the fact that they feel a lot of guilt from their pasts. Soraya has a lot of guilt about her past and how she violated tradition by being with a man before marriage. Amir also shares a lot of guilt about having betrayed Hassan and ruining Ali and Baba’s relationship. I also think that Amir should really get his guilt off of his chest like how Soraya got her guilt off of her chest by sharing her past with Amir.
Tyler Baka
DeleteI also think that Soraya and Amir share many common traits but also differ in many ways. I would say they both are very nice people but they have also both gone through many struggles in their past lives. Also, I feel like Soraya being a female made it much more difficult growing up in an Islamic society like Afghanistan. I like how you mentioned the reason for Amir not caring about Soraya’s past because his past has been rough as well.
Name: Siddhant Sarkar
ReplyDeletePrompt: While at Wahid’s home, what evidence is there that Amir truly is an “honorable man” and a “true Afghan”?
Amir displays the characteristics of these terms by opening up to Wahid and his family about his noble pilgrimage- to get Sohrab out of Afghanistan. Wahid understands the dangers Amir is facing every minute during his stay in the war stricken country, but admires the very will Amir has to face his sinned past. As an honorable Afghan, Amir fights his troubles head on and proves himself worthy of the titles he received by Wahid. Apart from showing such mentionable traits by stating the reason why he came to Afghanistan, he helps Wahid’s family without any hesitation, for example “Earlier that morning, when I was certain no one was looking, I did something twenty-six years earlier: I planted a fistful of crumpled money under a mattress”(Hosseini, 242). To repay the family for their hospitality, Amir attempted to financially aid them, as he had overheard their conversation the night before. Amir knowing what a respectable Afghan thinks of monetary gifts, and how it will be unacceptable due to their honor being hurt, he hid his monetary gift in a place where Wahid’s family can find it after he is gone. Therefore this shows how Amir behaves as a true Afghan, knowing the mentality of other citizens of that country, and shows honor through empathy and bravery.
I think the word honorable is very subjective and one could make a case for or against Amir being so. However, I agree that his actions demonstrate he is a "true Afghan" because of the bravery and empathy he demonstrates. I believe that he is a true Afghan because he is attempting to be honorable again by confronting and making up for past mistakes. He also shows how he wants to help others without making himself look good by hiding money in the house.
DeleteDanny Abbass
ReplyDeleteIn what ways do you think Soraya and Amir are similar? How are they different? Why doesn’t Amir care about her past?
Soraya and Amir are similar because they both have made mistakes in the past. Amir made the mistake of letting Hassan get raped, and Soraya made a major mistake. She mentions, "When we lived in Virginia, I ran away with an Afghan man"(Hosseini 164). I think this is why Amir does not care about her past. He realizes from personal experience that one's past does not define them. This is what really brings them together and what separates Amir from other men Soraya has had a relationship with. They are different because Amir cares deeply about his father's approval. As she demonstrated when she ran away, she is not as concerned about her father's approval. Soraya and Amir have a very unique relationship dynamic and it will be interesting to watch it develop.
Name: Siddhant Sarkar(Reply)
DeleteRelating Amir and Soraya through their past experiences seems like an excellent approach towards this question, as it describes their background and mistakes and provides a precise rationale of their link. I also would like to add the fact that their response to both problems however differed quite a bit, given that they were in different situations and they are not the same people, but it does reflect quite a bit on their personality as well. I do agree with the fact that the development of Amir and Soraya's relationship will be an interesting one to watch throughout the book. In general, I believe your claims to be valid and in most part well organized as it answers the prompt to the fullest by describing Amir and Soraya's relationship while supporting with their personality and their past with the quote.
I think you did a great job answering this question, I agree with their similarities and differences both do make huge decisions that alter their life forever so Im also very interested in seeing what the future holds for these characters. My biggest concern is the amount guilt Amir holds and what it will do to him mentally and how much that will affect their relationship down the road.
DeleteTyler Baka
ReplyDelete3. Discuss Rahim Khan’s phone call to Amir, and evaluate its effect on him. Note the significance of Rahim’s statement, “There is a way to be good again” (192).
Rahim Khan is the one to call Amir and their conversation is important. Rahim Khan lives in Pakistan and he calls to inform Amir that he is very sick and wants him to come visit The last thing Rahim says on the phone before he hangs up is “There is a way to be good again”, and this really hits Amir. “ My suspicions had been right all those years. He knew about Assef, the kite, the money, the watch with the lightning bolt hands” (Hosseini 192). Amir assumes that in some way Rahim knows the bad things that he has done in his past. Rahim also understands the guilt that Amir has undergone over Hassan, and I believe that Rahim wants Amir to raise his spirits and make amends for is negative actions. This is ultimately the way that Amir can be "good again".
Danny Abbass
DeleteI agree with your evaluation of the phone call. Rahim realizes what Amir is going through and this may help him to get over his past and make better decisions in the future. The guilt is destroying Amir and at this point, he will do anything to get over it. It will be interesting to see if Amir changes mentally in the future, or if he will make good decisions to try to make up for his mistakes.
I think this is an interesting take on the phone call because I didn't see any deeper meaning to it other than the fact that he wanted Amir to feel better. Other than that I agree with everything you pointed out.
DeleteOwen Hilston
DeleteI think this is an interesting take on the phone call because I didn't see any deeper meaning to it other than the fact that he wanted Amir to feel better. Other than that I agree with everything you pointed out.
Katie Krofcheck
DeleteThis is very true, Amir does not want to feel guilty anymore. This can help him feel good again and be good again, as Rahim says. Amir lives with the constant guilt about what happened to Hassan. If Amir raises his spirits and makes ammends he will be able to feel at least a little less guilty. I doubt still that he will ever get over it.
Gabriella Duris - The last words Rahim Kahan said to Amir when getting off the phone was “there is a way to be good again,” ( Hosseini 166). The effect that it had on Amir was that he knew that he could be better than what he was. Amir also knew that Rahim knew this whole time about all the lies that he had. “Except now I knew he knew. My suspicion had been right all those years. He knew about assef, the kite, the money, the watch with the lightning bolt hands,” (Hosseini 166). The words, there is a way to be good again, was significant because it showed Amir that he could take his innocent and truthful life back. Amir is referring to the life when him and Hassan still believed in each other and they told each other everything but know Amir doesn't have anyone.
ReplyDeleteJordan Demicco
DeleteYou make very good points on how it really affected Amir, and what his thoughts about it was. I also really like how you described the quote and showed the true meaning behind it. It shows the true emotion of Amir, and makes the reader think of how this might affect the upcoming scenes. The quotes are very powerful, and show the answer to this question in multiple ways. It really helps describe what is going on.
I agree that these words are very significant. Amir has been carrying this guilt from childhood with him his entire life. At first, Amir does not want to go because he has been avoiding facing his guilt for many years. The only way he has been able to live with himself is by supressing thse memories and ignoring that nay of it happened. When he does go back to Rahim, he begins to have horrible dreams again, and feels suffocated by the familiarity of the place because of his guilt. However, eventually these negative emotions do bring about good and change in his life, and he is able to find a way to "be good again".
DeleteMorgan Viant
DeleteThis response is very accurate. When Amir considered what Rahim Khan had said before hanging up, he understood that Rahim Khan knew about his guilt over Hassan that haunted him (which was the rape). This made Amir realize that now was the time to make amends. It is a major turning point in the story.
Tyler Baka
DeleteI really like how you were able to interpret the phone call between Amir and Rahim. I agree with how the last words affected Amir, and I believe Amir is now motivated to do better because of what Rahim said to him. Also, I like how you mentioned that Rahim knew about the lies that Amir had. Because of all this, I expect Amir to change and become “good again”.
Sarah
DeleteI think that Amir definitely improved his character after the phone call with Rahim Kahan. He realized that he could change his ways and make up for all the guilt he was feeling about his past. It inspired him to do more to help Hassan's son, and to be a better person in general.
Owen Hilston
ReplyDeleteIn what ways do you think Soraya and Amir are similar? How are they different? Why doesn’t Amir care about her past?
I think they both are kind people and have a complicated past. Of course Soraya is a girl so that automatically puts her into a very different position in Islamic society. Soraya was more of a rebel than Amir in her past. She had ran away and lived with a boyfriend "When we lived in Virginia, I ran away with an Afghan man"(Hosseini 164). Amir doesn't care about the past because his past wasn't so great either. He sees parts of Hassan in her personality, and her birthmark. Soraya is really the best thing that has happened to Amir in a very long time.
Katarina Cannata 3. Discuss Rahim Khan’s phone call to Amir, and evaluate its effect on him. Note the significance of Rahim’s statement, “There is a way to be good again” (192). We don’t know exactly what Rahim Khan said but we do know what he said to Amir before hanging up, which implied that, “He knew about Assef, the kite, the money, the watch with the lightning bolt hands. He had always known” (192). This shocks Amir because he realizes that Rahim Khan knew about the horrible things he did and that Rahim wants him to become a better man. Immediately Amir knows that he needs to go to Rahim Khan and that he wants to do what whatever Rahim has planned for him.
ReplyDeleteKatie Krofcheck. In what ways do you think Soraya and Amir are similar? How are they different? Why doesn't Amir care about her past?
ReplyDeleteThey both have multiple similarities. They are both ethnic Pashtuns. They both have very dark pasts which is why Amir does not care about that. Soraya ran away with her boyfriend and was very rebellious. Amir was not at all rebellious when he was younger. They both share a love for education and literature. Soraya being a girl puts them in two very different positions in society. They are both broken people who came together.
Brianna Foster I agree with you. I do think that their ethical heritage and love for literature allows them to find the commonalities between them.
DeleteSarah
DeleteI agree with you, they are very similar. I agree with you that they both have dark pasts. They are easily able to connect with each other because of these similarities. I liked that you brought up how their difference in gender could impact their roles in society, it is a very good point.
Question #2: They both are pretty kind people and have a complicated past. An obvious difference is Soraya is a women so that automatically puts her at a weird position in the islamic society ultimately making things tough for her. Soraya was also more of a rebel than Amir was in their past. Soraya ran away and went to live with her boyfriend. Amir doesn't care about her past because his wasn't so great either. He sees parts of Hassan in her personality and birthmark. Soraya is the best thing thats happened to Amir in a long time.
ReplyDeleteCompare/Contrast Babba’s expectation of America with the reality he faces when he arrives in California. Correlate his and Amir’s individual reactions to life in America with the following literary devices: “Baba was like the widower who remarries but can’t let go of his dead wife” (129); “...Kabul had become a city of ghosts for me. A city of harelipped ghosts” (136); “America was a river…” (136).
ReplyDeleteParker Susil - Baba saw America in a very high light. When listing the 'three real men' of the world, He only gives America a title. "He'd count them off on his fingers: America the brash savior, Britain, and Isreal." (Hosseini 125) which despite being a list of the three he thought were the best, shows clear emphasis on the one he considered highest of all. He also showed keen interest in politics, believing a very hard style of opinion on each subject. When Ronald Reagan became president, Baba was immediately satisfied and even puts a picture of the man in the hallway wall next to a picture of himself. The ideas were amazing to him, but living there was difficult for him. When he was asked for a license after writing a check for a grocery store, he became furious and lashed out, breaking a window. Baba continues despite being told he has to leave, becoming more agitated while Amir stays calm. "What kind of country is this? Nobody trusts anybody!" (Hosseini 128) Baba clearly doesn't see things the same way anymore once he's been there long enough. Baba misses their old home, but stays in America for Amir. Amir however, sees it as a vast and wonderful land of opportunity. A land to wash away his sins and help him forget the past, and the pain of Kabul.
Brianna Foster Baba was disappointed about America because it was nothing like how he imagined. He probably experienced culture shock from how different things were in America vs how things were in Afghanistan. In Afghanistan he was a very pivoting member of his community and had a place and purpose. However, he was forced to take up a job as a gas station attendant because their were no other jobs hiring. Amir on the other hand enjoys America because it's a place that won't judge him based off what his father has done. Instead, they judge him based off what he's done. He also likes America because of how nothing there reminds him of his past and he's finally able to forget.
ReplyDeleteWhile at Wahid’s home, what evidence is there that Amir truly is an “honorable man” and a “true Afghan”?
ReplyDeleteSarah
While at Wahid's home, Amir shows that he is an honorable man by saying that he is trying to help Hassan's son, Sohrab. This shows how good his character is because he came all the way to Afghanistan, a very dangerous place, all to save a boy that he has never even met. This really impressed Wahid, and proved to him that Amir was an honorable man: "You are an honorable man, Amir agha. A true Afghan... I am proud to have you in our home tonight" (238). Amir's actions show that he has good character and is a very respectable person. It shows that he is growing away from his regretful past of never standing up for Hassan. Now, he is proving himself as a better person by standing up for Hassan's son even though he has Hazara blood. Amir is finally getting over his fear of being frowned upon for standing up for those below him. This shows strong character and respectability in Amir, proving himself to be a "honorable man and true Afghan."
Tom Noel
ReplyDeleteI agree with how you compared Soraya and Amir. I think these are very interesting characters that add a lot to the story. I like how you added that fact that Amir is ashamed of his past and hasn't told Soraya yet. I wonder what Soraya will say when Amir tells her about what he’s hiding.