The Kite Runner Analytical Essay
In the book "The Kite Runner" Amir and his father escape from Afghanistan before the Taliban can get them. Amir is happy to be in America because he longs for peace from what had happened to Hassan. Yet, he cannot escape the events that had happened that changed his life. He is still an insomniac and he carries guilt over not standing up against Assef when he was raping Hassan.
Baba found America to be a place where he spent his time mourning his homeland. The irony is that the homeland that he once knew ceased to exist. He was mourning the life he once had, but the life was long gone.
Ever since Baba moved to America, he has not been the same from when he was in Kabul
"For me, America was a place to bury my memories. For Baba, a place to mourn his." (pg. 129) For Amir, America meant being free from a past that haunted his life. For Baba, there is no trust and honor in America because Baba was not the same respected man that he was in Afghanistan, he did …show more content…
Baba is very defense because he feels as if he is being accused of stealing by the Nguyens. This section of the chapter withholds more meaning than is on the surface. Baba is also really upset because in Afghanistan, he was known and respected by all, and now in America he is constantly trying to prove himself. In a way, this feeling is good and humbling for Baba. However, this feeling can also be scaring and unhealthy for people. For example, Amir felt as if he had to prove himself constantly during his childhood. This did not prove to be helpful in his life. At the end of the scene, Amir apologizes for his father’s behavior and adds “My father is still adjusting to life in America.” Amir says it meaning Baba has not become accustomed to America’s traditions and ways of society. However, Baba is having trouble accepting his position in
Baba found America to be a place where he spent his time mourning his homeland. The irony is that the homeland that he once knew ceased to exist. He was mourning the life he once had, but the life was long gone.
Ever since Baba moved to America, he has not been the same from when he was in Kabul
"For me, America was a place to bury my memories. For Baba, a place to mourn his." (pg. 129) For Amir, America meant being free from a past that haunted his life. For Baba, there is no trust and honor in America because Baba was not the same respected man that he was in Afghanistan, he did …show more content…
Baba is very defense because he feels as if he is being accused of stealing by the Nguyens. This section of the chapter withholds more meaning than is on the surface. Baba is also really upset because in Afghanistan, he was known and respected by all, and now in America he is constantly trying to prove himself. In a way, this feeling is good and humbling for Baba. However, this feeling can also be scaring and unhealthy for people. For example, Amir felt as if he had to prove himself constantly during his childhood. This did not prove to be helpful in his life. At the end of the scene, Amir apologizes for his father’s behavior and adds “My father is still adjusting to life in America.” Amir says it meaning Baba has not become accustomed to America’s traditions and ways of society. However, Baba is having trouble accepting his position in