Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Adult Amir vs. Child Amir from Wei

It's very easy to tell from the content that when Amir first came back to Afghanistan he was very nervous or you can say it was a complicated feeling due to the war has changed Afghanistan so much.He was 38 years old at that time and he was still felt guilty about Hasson.He asked many questions about him continuesly when he saw the picture of him.However, being away in America has also changed him a lot.When he knew that Hasson was still respected Baba a lot and gave up him own life with his wife moved back home to take care of it for Baba, he felt guilty even more.After all the secrets were told to Amire, he decided to go back to Afghanistan to find Hasson's son---his nephew.He was hesitated before he made this decision. As years ago when he saw Hasson was in trouble he considered it for a long time but finally he got away.But this time Amir stepped forward. He had the strength to face and deal with all the facts.Unlike years ago he told a lie to Baba in order to get ride of Ali and Hasson.

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  1. "He had the strength to face and deal with all the facts.Unlike years ago he told a lie to Baba in order to get rid of Ali and Hassan."
    Good observations, Wei! I love this quote. You show us how Amir has changed and also how some of his feelings are still the same.

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