I could not get much from the National Geographic article, but here it goes. In the article, it talks about how Hassan's people were considered animals, barbaric, etc. Therefore, Amir took it upon himself to mock Hassan and make fun of him since he was not like Hassan. Not much differed between them, but the fact that he was different, gave Amir a certain satisfaction that he was better. Hassan and his father had the horrible jobs that noone else wanted. They could not get better jobs because they were discriminated against. Ali and Hassan stayed with Baba's family because Baba was extremely kind to them. I think Hassan always looked up to Amir, because Amir was not as bad as other people that insulted Hassan's people and treated them like low-lives, for example Assef.
After reading the article, it just justifies what happened in the book. It talks of how Hassan's people were hardworking and stood strong in their faith. After reading the article though I can understand how hard it must of been for Amir because that religion and cultural status difference between them was always a factor even though Amir loved Hassan. It was just sad that Amir couldn't realize that it didn't really matter until it was too late.
The article proves the extent to which Amir’s relationship with Hassan was forbidden in Kabul. Their situation can in a way be compared to a Protestant German befriending a Jew in Nazi Germany. Inheritably though his culture, Hassan was a loyal friend, hopeful for acceptance from Amir, and was hardworking like his father. The article also shows why Baba had been so embarrassed with being Hassan’s biological father. That must have been an unbelievable embarrassment if Baba had been found out- think of it, a wealthy and respectable Muslim man having a sexual relationship with an infidel Hazara. The comparison of Hazaras with animals backs up Assef’s belief that raping a Hazara was not a sin but a well-deserved punishment. Amir and Hassan’s friendship was constantly discouraged by a one-dimensional and bigoted society.
The article solidifies Hassan's status as an outsider. It shows just how unwelcome Hassan and Ali truly were in Afghanistan. On the other hand, it shows how remarkable the relationship between Amir and Hassan was, but it also inevitably showed that their friendship could not survive.
After reading the article it gives you more insight on why Hassan and Amir were half friends/half enemies. Their races changed everything, because in most places it's only right for a person to stick with people of their own race, which Hassan and Amir didn't do. Because they didn't obey the social rules they were and always would be two completely different people.
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I could not get much from the National Geographic article, but here it goes. In the article, it talks about how Hassan's people were considered animals, barbaric, etc. Therefore, Amir took it upon himself to mock Hassan and make fun of him since he was not like Hassan. Not much differed between them, but the fact that he was different, gave Amir a certain satisfaction that he was better. Hassan and his father had the horrible jobs that noone else wanted. They could not get better jobs because they were discriminated against. Ali and Hassan stayed with Baba's family because Baba was extremely kind to them. I think Hassan always looked up to Amir, because Amir was not as bad as other people that insulted Hassan's people and treated them like low-lives, for example Assef.
After reading the article, it just justifies what happened in the book. It talks of how Hassan's people were hardworking and stood strong in their faith. After reading the article though I can understand how hard it must of been for Amir because that religion and cultural status difference between them was always a factor even though Amir loved Hassan. It was just sad that Amir couldn't realize that it didn't really matter until it was too late.
The article proves the extent to which Amir’s relationship with Hassan was forbidden in Kabul. Their situation can in a way be compared to a Protestant German befriending a Jew in Nazi Germany. Inheritably though his culture, Hassan was a loyal friend, hopeful for acceptance from Amir, and was hardworking like his father. The article also shows why Baba had been so embarrassed with being Hassan’s biological father. That must have been an unbelievable embarrassment if Baba had been found out- think of it, a wealthy and respectable Muslim man having a sexual relationship with an infidel Hazara. The comparison of Hazaras with animals backs up Assef’s belief that raping a Hazara was not a sin but a well-deserved punishment. Amir and Hassan’s friendship was constantly discouraged by a one-dimensional and bigoted society.
The article solidifies Hassan's status as an outsider. It shows just how unwelcome Hassan and Ali truly were in Afghanistan. On the other hand, it shows how remarkable the relationship between Amir and Hassan was, but it also inevitably showed that their friendship could not survive.
After reading the article it gives you more insight on why Hassan and Amir were half friends/half enemies. Their races changed everything, because in most places it's only right for a person to stick with people of their own race, which Hassan and Amir didn't do. Because they didn't obey the social rules they were and always would be two completely different people.
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