The section begins in Amir's home country in the year 1976. Amir is engrossed by the guilt over his inaction during the rape of Hassan, and he is constantly in distress, but has nobody on his side. He tries to distance himself from Hassan, who reminds him of his egoism and lack of self-assurance.
Thinking that punishment would at least be a compensation for his blameworthy behavior towards Hassan, he provokes him, but Hassan proves his permanent loyalty. Amir’s greatest fear is realized because Hassan has proven himself to be greater than him. His guilt only strengthens when he sees Hasan serving drinks to Assef and when later Hassan admits to stealing his possessions.
Afghanistan has a history of diverse cultural conflicts that have frequently …show more content…
The narrator describes the path, he and his father took over the border. Shocking cruelty described, including the soldier's attempted rape, are examples of how the principle of government by law essentially came to nothing. Baba reminds us of importance and lack of dignity during the war, when he gets furious at a Soviet guard.
They arrive in the United States, where the cultural context in California is completly different. The move to America represents two completely distinctive changes to Amir and Baba. Baba earns very little working at a gas station and is constantly frustrated because he has also lost his status in society. When the cashier at the store asks Baba for identification, Baba feels humiliated and takes it as a sign of mistrust.
Amir also feels alienated, but for him, this has a different meaning. He sees it as a new beginning, and perceives America as a place where he can leave his old identity behind. Baba explains that he has been trying to teach Amir what he is supposed to do when he remains alone. It is only now clear to him why Baba has always treated him the way he has. He was teaching Amir to take care of himself and to understand his
Thinking that punishment would at least be a compensation for his blameworthy behavior towards Hassan, he provokes him, but Hassan proves his permanent loyalty. Amir’s greatest fear is realized because Hassan has proven himself to be greater than him. His guilt only strengthens when he sees Hasan serving drinks to Assef and when later Hassan admits to stealing his possessions.
Afghanistan has a history of diverse cultural conflicts that have frequently …show more content…
The narrator describes the path, he and his father took over the border. Shocking cruelty described, including the soldier's attempted rape, are examples of how the principle of government by law essentially came to nothing. Baba reminds us of importance and lack of dignity during the war, when he gets furious at a Soviet guard.
They arrive in the United States, where the cultural context in California is completly different. The move to America represents two completely distinctive changes to Amir and Baba. Baba earns very little working at a gas station and is constantly frustrated because he has also lost his status in society. When the cashier at the store asks Baba for identification, Baba feels humiliated and takes it as a sign of mistrust.
Amir also feels alienated, but for him, this has a different meaning. He sees it as a new beginning, and perceives America as a place where he can leave his old identity behind. Baba explains that he has been trying to teach Amir what he is supposed to do when he remains alone. It is only now clear to him why Baba has always treated him the way he has. He was teaching Amir to take care of himself and to understand his