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This novel follows the story of Amir as he reflects on his childhood in Afghanistan into present day in the United States. When Amir was growing up he lived with his father and their two servants Ali and his son Hassan. Amir is jealous of his father's relationship with Hassan, it is later revealed that Hassan is actually Baba’s son with Ali’s wife. One day Amir is in a kite fighting tournament, when Amir wins Hassan goes to retrieve the kite for Amir. Hassan takes to long and when Amir finds him…

The Tale of Two Sisters In “Everyday Use” by Alice Walker, two sisters named Maggie and Dee are described through the eyes of their mother. When Dee pays her mother and sister a visit all is well until Dee asks to have a family heirloom and is turned down. In this story you will notice many differences in the sisters but barely anything in common. BODY PARAGRAPH For instance, Dee thinks she is better than who she really is, but Maggie who is better than who she thinks she is. Dee…

Between rape, murder, the Taliban, and a strained father-son relationship, The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini is an emotional rollercoaster with many lessons to discover. The lessons I have gained from this novel is that politics and society should not affect our relationships, rape needs to be more of an open topic, and there is always redemption for those who search for it. Politics and society can affect how we interact with each other. In Afghanistan there are two major ethnic groups: the…

A refugee is person that has to struggle to find a new home and has to struggle to get their lives together, a refugee is someone that has to fight and work to survive in new environments. Refugees have to face many challenges to live a normal life again. Refugees have to leave because they cannot live in their home, some reasons can be because of gang violence, war ,and other conditions that are unsafe to live in. All refugees have to face the challenges of finding and fleeing home all…

"The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini has many themes throughout the book but I think the biggest theme that was shown more was Betrayal making it a notable theme. Amir played a big role in betraying someone. The plot of The Kite Runner revolves around the betrayal of Amir’s best friend. In a way, this betrayal drives the rest of the book and perhaps everything that precedes it. Betrayal is consistently shown throughout the novel from Amir but as the story goes on Amir has a chance to be good…

It is the year 2021. You hear your name echo through the auditorium as you are called to the front of the stage. All eyes are on you as you walk towards the principal who is holding the piece of paper for which you have worked so hard; all of the hours of work, studying, and preparing. Accepting your diploma, you smile and think about your life ahead. You have just graduated high school- now off to college. How will you be remembered as a student? What will you have done? A legacy is how you are…

“Everyday Use” The story “Everyday Use” talks about a family that isn’t rich but poor. This story was written through a mother’s eyes. A mother of two daughters, one of them named Dee was able to go to college in the city while her mother didn’t have education, as the other daughter named, Maggie who wasn’t beauty like her sister, Dee. The major conflict in the story was who was going preserve the family heritage witch were the quilts. Showing the difference and same between the two daughters.…

The Kite Runner was written by Afghani author Khaled Hosseini. It was released in 2003 and was converted into a film version in 2007. The novel is claimed to be the first Afghani novel written in English. However, the film seems to fall short in regards to portraying the plot line. Both the mediums follow practically the same storyline although the book gives you a more detailed look into the lives of the main characters. Where the book uses thoughts and feelings from the main character, Amir,…

1. What are lancet arches? Describe how and why they are used. Lancet arches are pointed arches over long openings. They are often together in groups of 3 or 5. 2. What are flying buttresses? Describe how and why they are used. Flying buttresses are wall supports that have a masonry block at the ground and an arch that connects the block to the wall. They are used to allow windows to be placed higher. 3. What are gargoyles? What are their functions in architecture? They are stone carvings that…

I felt winded, my body clashed against the the hard gravelly ground. Adrenalin corsed throughout my veins as jems leash was looped against my ankle I screamed as i tried to set myself free as the rope zipped as jem ran… “Do you want to play on the swings”? I asked as I walked around jem beca my friend's dog and we smelled the cool crisp wind flowing around me. “I don't care”, she said as she unhooked Jems long leash from a old oak tree,a bubbly feeling from the pit of my stomach as we started to…