Introduction paragraph Thesis (what you will prove):
the main protagonists in A Complicated Kindness and The Kite Runner convey that identities are socially constructed.
Background information:
Six topics or persuasive reasons for the body paragraphs: Body 1:
parenting
Body 2:
conflict
Body 3:
culture
Body 4:
gender
Body 5:
genetics
Conclusion sentence: These factors all intertwine and are the main influences for shaping the protagonist’s identity. Furthermore, this is formed by the people that surround a person, their cultural stereotypes, how they teach others, and how a person learns.
Body Paragraph #1 Topic or reason #1
Parenting- Amir and Nomi are both neglected by their parents for different reasons. This paragraph will show the effects this can have on a person’s identity.
First quote:
“…a person who wastes his God given talent is a donkey.”
Explain how quote supports reason
Baba is not a supportive parent towards Amir. When Amir receives that support from Rahim (in above quote) it is a defining moment in his life because it sparks his passion for writing. Furthermore, it causes Amir to identify as a writer.
Second quote
“felt drunk with gratitude… thought he was going to rescue me.”
Explain how quote supports reason
Nomi is showing that she needs help in …show more content…
Consequently, if Amir did not feel this need for his father’s redemption than he would have been able to override the desire to win the tournament for his father and instead help his friend Hassan. After Amir witnesses the raping of Hassan, Amir feels guilty that he did not help Hassan and pushes Hassan away because of his guilt. Not only does Amir lose Hassan's friendship, but Amir also loses someone who is a positive influence on him. If he had done what was right, he would have been able to move on with his life and keep his friendship with
the main protagonists in A Complicated Kindness and The Kite Runner convey that identities are socially constructed.
Background information:
Six topics or persuasive reasons for the body paragraphs: Body 1:
parenting
Body 2:
conflict
Body 3:
culture
Body 4:
gender
Body 5:
genetics
Conclusion sentence: These factors all intertwine and are the main influences for shaping the protagonist’s identity. Furthermore, this is formed by the people that surround a person, their cultural stereotypes, how they teach others, and how a person learns.
Body Paragraph #1 Topic or reason #1
Parenting- Amir and Nomi are both neglected by their parents for different reasons. This paragraph will show the effects this can have on a person’s identity.
First quote:
“…a person who wastes his God given talent is a donkey.”
Explain how quote supports reason
Baba is not a supportive parent towards Amir. When Amir receives that support from Rahim (in above quote) it is a defining moment in his life because it sparks his passion for writing. Furthermore, it causes Amir to identify as a writer.
Second quote
“felt drunk with gratitude… thought he was going to rescue me.”
Explain how quote supports reason
Nomi is showing that she needs help in …show more content…
Consequently, if Amir did not feel this need for his father’s redemption than he would have been able to override the desire to win the tournament for his father and instead help his friend Hassan. After Amir witnesses the raping of Hassan, Amir feels guilty that he did not help Hassan and pushes Hassan away because of his guilt. Not only does Amir lose Hassan's friendship, but Amir also loses someone who is a positive influence on him. If he had done what was right, he would have been able to move on with his life and keep his friendship with