Compare And Contrast Amir And Osama

Amir and Osama experience the reign of the Taliban at different stages in their lives. The Taliban control every aspect of Osama's life, especially since she is a girl and she and her mother do not have a male companion to earn money for them. Amir's experience is different. The Taliban does not rule Afghanistan when he is growing up. They come into power when he is grown up. He goes back to Taliban occupied Kabul for his half nephew. His childhood bully Assef is a member of the Taliban and torments him with the child. Although the situations are different, they still play an important role in both stories. Differences aside, the Taliban shape the lives of the characters in one way or another.