Compare And Contrast Taheri And Baba
Dru Barnes
Ms. Rudd
English 5th
2 February 2016
Kite Runner Stations
1. How has Baba changed over course of novel? Chart the stages of his character development
Afghan Baba vs. America Baba vs. Sick and Dying Baba
At the beginning of the book Afghan Baba is given nicknames to compliment his physical stature and overall intimidating presence over all other men. He however with his strength also values morals with honor or pride. He is selfless at moments and stands up for what is right. He has a strong financial and social standing. In contrast when Baba reaches America after his long journey he loses both his social and economic status. Also Baba seems more humanized to the reader through the narrator’s eyes as he slowly gains a more steady relationship of respect with Amir as he grows into an adult. However as Baba gains more respect for Amir over time he is diagnosed with cancer. This also tests his views on his social standing as he instead refuses treatment and being given food stamps. He always has an aspect of honor and pride in his mind.
2.compare and contrast 2 fathers in the novel Baba General Taheri
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He has to find the way to earn forgiveness for himself and gain back some of his respect as a human being. He has too choose whether to continue being a coward like he was in the alley or stand up and take responsibility for his betrayal. In the second quote Hassan gives another example of hiss undying loyalty towards Amir and their relationship as more of brothers than master and servant. Amir does not give the same amount of respect or trust to Hassan even though Amir repeatedly betrays Hassan and breaks their relationship. He lives in his adult life reliving his mistakes towards Amir in his old homeland and had wished he wasn’t such a coward and stood beside Hassan as he did for
Ms. Rudd
English 5th
2 February 2016
Kite Runner Stations
1. How has Baba changed over course of novel? Chart the stages of his character development
Afghan Baba vs. America Baba vs. Sick and Dying Baba
At the beginning of the book Afghan Baba is given nicknames to compliment his physical stature and overall intimidating presence over all other men. He however with his strength also values morals with honor or pride. He is selfless at moments and stands up for what is right. He has a strong financial and social standing. In contrast when Baba reaches America after his long journey he loses both his social and economic status. Also Baba seems more humanized to the reader through the narrator’s eyes as he slowly gains a more steady relationship of respect with Amir as he grows into an adult. However as Baba gains more respect for Amir over time he is diagnosed with cancer. This also tests his views on his social standing as he instead refuses treatment and being given food stamps. He always has an aspect of honor and pride in his mind.
2.compare and contrast 2 fathers in the novel Baba General Taheri
Venn diagram similar / different
Personality/ relationships …show more content…
He has to find the way to earn forgiveness for himself and gain back some of his respect as a human being. He has too choose whether to continue being a coward like he was in the alley or stand up and take responsibility for his betrayal. In the second quote Hassan gives another example of hiss undying loyalty towards Amir and their relationship as more of brothers than master and servant. Amir does not give the same amount of respect or trust to Hassan even though Amir repeatedly betrays Hassan and breaks their relationship. He lives in his adult life reliving his mistakes towards Amir in his old homeland and had wished he wasn’t such a coward and stood beside Hassan as he did for