In the books Les Misérables and The Kite Runner , we see two main relationships both in different situations. Each relationship has their own endeavors with society whether it be money, loss of family, public opinion, power struggles, or legitimacy. Every character handles every problem differently which then changes personalities or bonds with other characters. The power and responsibility in a relationship between parent and child is intertwined with each other and no one person has all of it. Every parent and child relationship can be the same in spirit but different in situation. With Les Misérables, there is one parent and child relationship that affects every other: Jean Valjean and Cosette. Jean Valjean was a convict sent to the galleys for 19 years until he was released in 1815. Not long after he escaped he came into a very fortunate situation where he had the ability to become a hero, therefore nobody asked about his yellow passport. He eventually made a name for himself; Jean started factories and made a fortune. When Jean came across
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Amir came from a family with money, nang and namoos- honor and pride. While Hassan held a religion that most considered to be wrong- many used people like him as servants or slaves- he had many characteristics that Amir did not have. He had common sense, athleticism, and a gentle and calm demeanor. “‘Trust me!’ I heard him call up ahead… Hassan bolting along, his head down, not even looking at the sky… I wasn’t just slower than Hassan but clumsier too; I’d always envied his natural athleticism.” (pg. 53). “‘I know,’ he said, breaking our embrace. ‘Inshallah, we’ll celebrate later. Right now, I’m going to run that kite for you,’ he said.” (pg. 66). This contrast between the two boys divides them further than just the basic characteristics. It even contributes to how Baba sees them as
Amir came from a family with money, nang and namoos- honor and pride. While Hassan held a religion that most considered to be wrong- many used people like him as servants or slaves- he had many characteristics that Amir did not have. He had common sense, athleticism, and a gentle and calm demeanor. “‘Trust me!’ I heard him call up ahead… Hassan bolting along, his head down, not even looking at the sky… I wasn’t just slower than Hassan but clumsier too; I’d always envied his natural athleticism.” (pg. 53). “‘I know,’ he said, breaking our embrace. ‘Inshallah, we’ll celebrate later. Right now, I’m going to run that kite for you,’ he said.” (pg. 66). This contrast between the two boys divides them further than just the basic characteristics. It even contributes to how Baba sees them as