Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Amir and Farid's Relationship
Our image represents the relationship between Amir and Farid. The table being the main focus, is on top of broken up stones which translates to the rocky foundation their relationship started on due to judgment and assumptions. The initial judgment towards Amir is shown in the table. Farid mentions that even though they both grew up in Afghanistan, Amir never really came to know his homeland because of his social status. Relating back to our image, the table top is the country and culture of Afghanistan they both share, and the all the seats seated around the table aren't connected to each other showing their differences, but each seat connects to the table showing they share the same values. Despite their differences, what brings the two together is, in fact, their culture (tabletop). For example, while staying in a rundown hotel in Kabul the two bond over Afghan jokes because no Afghan man "didn't know a least a few jokes about the bumbling mullah" (266). After setting aside their superficial differences, the two characters create a friendship built on Pashtun values.
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I like the contrasts made between the two individuals. The focus on the way social status affects their personalities and their ability to interact was well described.
ReplyDeleteI liked how you show the table top bringing otherwise disconnected things together, just like Amir and Farid bonding over their values. Make sure to make your image viewable.
ReplyDeleteThis connection was very well thought out, I liked how you supported your metaphor with a quote and a specific scene.
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