I agree with you in that sometimes what people are looking for is right in front of them. In this case Amir had to make the choice between Hassan and Baba and no matter what he chooses nothing will turn out how he wants it. -Saer Sicignano
In this chapter Amir shares allowed while he thinks everyone is asleep that he watched Hassan get raped. I have a small feeling that someone had to have heard him but didn't say anything. I also understand where he was coming from because he needed to get something that big off of his conscience. I don't understand why he was taking out his anger on Ali and Hassan. Or ever why he was angry at all because he should have stepped in but didn't. We learn in this chapter that Amir is very stubborn and we can see this more in the novel for example when he stands for about a minute in silence in his fathers study and his short story in hand. -Saer Sicignano
In chapter 8 I think the conflict between Amir and Hassan grows and only in a negative way. I see this through the simple lies Amir tells to Hassan, and the overall the increasingly uneasy relationship between the two characters. In this chapter we also came upon the tree that Amir carved both his and Hassan's name on to. I see this as a significant symbol in the book and clearly represents the friendship between Hassan and Amir. While on the tree topic, when Hassan and Amir come upon the tree on their walk up the hill, and notice how Amir carved both their names on it. Amir leaves and goes home. I don't really understand if he left due to embarrassment, guilt, or if he was just overtaken by the situation. In the end, Amir and Hassan's Friendship continues on an unsteady path and definitely needs some improvement. -James Minotti
In chapter 8, a shocking incident presents itself where Hassan was raped. At the same time Amir watched this happen and feels as if he was the monster in the situation. I believe their relationship is slowly deteriorating as the seasons and months pass. Their relationship resembles disloyalty and betrayal. In this chapter we also see how both boys have to live different realities.
In chapter 8 we see Amir get what he has been wanting for the longest time, his fathers approval, however, in exchange for his approval he lost Hassan as a friend. In order for Amir to gain his fathers love he had to witness his best friend, Hassan get raped, he did nothing about this and feels bad about it but he would rather have his dads love then do what is right. I think that Amirs decision to not tell anyone about hassan getting raped is pretty stupid because if he told people and did what was right I feel like his father would love and accept him more because he did the right thing for his friend, instead of being selfish.
In this chapter Amir was finally getting recognition from his family members but especially Baba. He seems to not care all that much about how his kite was the last one in the air. Hassan and Amirs relationship is also getting worse because they still arent talking to one another. -Mikey D'Elia
Throughout this chapter the Boys grew more and more apart Amir wouldn ́t hang out with Hassan anymore he even told his father Baba if they could get new servants just to keep Hassan away from him.It seem that this this thing actually has regrets for not helping Hassan since he doesn't care that his father praising him because of the kite tournament.And he even tried confessing to the rape but nobody was awake at the time.Maybe this character has feelings!-Diogo Alarcon
Amir is being torn from the inside out of the guild of not helping Hassan. He realizes truly how some people view Hazara when he talks to Rahim Khan. I am interested to see if Amir tells anyone about what happened to Hassan. -Matthew Sultana
A terrible episode occurs in Chapter 8, in which Hassan is raped. Around the same time, Amir is witnessing everything and believes he is the monster in the circumstance. As the seasons and months pass, I believe their relationship is weakening. Their connection is reminiscent of treachery and disloyalty. We can also observe how both guys have to deal with distinct realities in this chapter.
In this chater, its really disappointed be to see how Amir’s relationship changed with Hassan after he was raped. Amir makes excuses and avoids talking or confronting the subject, even when all Hassan wants to do is lay in bed because of what happened to him. Amir does this because he feels guilty about how he ran away and did nothing when his best friend was in serious trouble. He knows that Hassan would have not done the same in this situation. -Yanna
Amir feels immense shame and guilt after Hassan was raped. He tries to avoid Hassan as much as possible. Amir knows that if Hassan were in his shoes, Hassan would have tried to help and stop Assef. All of this causes Amir and Hassan’s relationship to deteriorate. It was frustrating me that Amir felt bad for not doing anything but then continued to do nothing. If he had told someone about what had happened Assef could have been punished and his dad would be proud of him for taking action when there was a problem.
I agree with you in that sometimes what people are looking for is right in front of them. In this case Amir had to make the choice between Hassan and Baba and no matter what he chooses nothing will turn out how he wants it.
ReplyDelete-Saer Sicignano
In this chapter Amir shares allowed while he thinks everyone is asleep that he watched Hassan get raped. I have a small feeling that someone had to have heard him but didn't say anything. I also understand where he was coming from because he needed to get something that big off of his conscience. I don't understand why he was taking out his anger on Ali and Hassan. Or ever why he was angry at all because he should have stepped in but didn't. We learn in this chapter that Amir is very stubborn and we can see this more in the novel for example when he stands for about a minute in silence in his fathers study and his short story in hand.
ReplyDelete-Saer Sicignano
In chapter 8 I think the conflict between Amir and Hassan grows and only in a negative way. I see this through the simple lies Amir tells to Hassan, and the overall the increasingly uneasy relationship between the two characters. In this chapter we also came upon the tree that Amir carved both his and Hassan's name on to. I see this as a significant symbol in the book and clearly represents the friendship between Hassan and Amir. While on the tree topic, when Hassan and Amir come upon the tree on their walk up the hill, and notice how Amir carved both their names on it. Amir leaves and goes home. I don't really understand if he left due to embarrassment, guilt, or if he was just overtaken by the situation. In the end, Amir and Hassan's Friendship continues on an unsteady path and definitely needs some improvement.
ReplyDelete-James Minotti
In chapter 8, a shocking incident presents itself where Hassan was raped. At the same time Amir watched this happen and feels as if he was the monster in the situation. I believe their relationship is slowly deteriorating as the seasons and months pass. Their relationship resembles disloyalty and betrayal. In this chapter we also see how both boys have to live different realities.
ReplyDeleteIn chapter 8 we see Amir get what he has been wanting for the longest time, his fathers approval, however, in exchange for his approval he lost Hassan as a friend. In order for Amir to gain his fathers love he had to witness his best friend, Hassan get raped, he did nothing about this and feels bad about it but he would rather have his dads love then do what is right. I think that Amirs decision to not tell anyone about hassan getting raped is pretty stupid because if he told people and did what was right I feel like his father would love and accept him more because he did the right thing for his friend, instead of being selfish.
ReplyDelete-Seamus Noone
I totally Agree with you, I think that this is a really good connection that you made between Amir and joe from soul.
ReplyDeleteIn this chapter Amir was finally getting recognition from his family members but especially Baba. He seems to not care all that much about how his kite was the last one in the air. Hassan and Amirs relationship is also getting worse because they still arent talking to one another.
ReplyDelete-Mikey D'Elia
Throughout this chapter the Boys grew more and more apart Amir wouldn ́t hang out with Hassan anymore he even told his father Baba if they could get new servants just to keep Hassan away from him.It seem that this this thing actually has regrets for not helping Hassan since he doesn't care that his father praising him because of the kite tournament.And he even tried confessing to the rape but nobody was awake at the time.Maybe this character has feelings!-Diogo Alarcon
ReplyDeleteAmir is being torn from the inside out of the guild of not helping Hassan. He realizes truly how some people view Hazara when he talks to Rahim Khan. I am interested to see if Amir tells anyone about what happened to Hassan.
ReplyDelete-Matthew Sultana
A terrible episode occurs in Chapter 8, in which Hassan is raped. Around the same time, Amir is witnessing everything and believes he is the monster in the circumstance. As the seasons and months pass, I believe their relationship is weakening. Their connection is reminiscent of treachery and disloyalty. We can also observe how both guys have to deal with distinct realities in this chapter.
ReplyDeleteIn this chater, its really disappointed be to see how Amir’s relationship changed with Hassan after he was raped. Amir makes excuses and avoids talking or confronting the subject, even when all Hassan wants to do is lay in bed because of what happened to him. Amir does this because he feels guilty about how he ran away and did nothing when his best friend was in serious trouble. He knows that Hassan would have not done the same in this situation.
ReplyDelete-Yanna
Amir feels immense shame and guilt after Hassan was raped. He tries to avoid Hassan as much as possible. Amir knows that if Hassan were in his shoes, Hassan would have tried to help and stop Assef. All of this causes Amir and Hassan’s relationship to deteriorate. It was frustrating me that Amir felt bad for not doing anything but then continued to do nothing. If he had told someone about what had happened Assef could have been punished and his dad would be proud of him for taking action when there was a problem.
ReplyDelete-Max Ramone