Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Sohrab Saves Amir
This image represents Sohrab saving Amir from Assef during the fight. Amir is the leaning bike, falling as he is emotionally and physically battered. He also connects to the wheel, as his emotions are a constant, never-ending cycle of guilt and regret. Sohrab used his slingshot to save Amir during the fight, therefore being his support system. This connects to the kickstand, which supports the bike. It also is similar to how Hassan was always helping Amir, as his support system; Sohrab parallels his father. The kickstand is also very small, seemingly weak, compared to the larger bike, yet it still firmly props it up. Similarly, Sohrab is a young, and frightened, boy, whom Assef assumed would watch the fight in fear, yet he intervenes. Though he is small, he is still able to save and assist Amir.
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I really like this metaphor. Definitely wouldn't have thought of it myself, very original. So would Assef be gravity then?
ReplyDeleteI like the composition of the photo; the focus of the image follows the rule of thirds.
ReplyDeleteI think the kickstand preventing the bike from moving is also significant, because so long as Sohrab is there Amir's emotions are controlled.
This is a really interesting metaphor for Sohrab. I also see how this kickstand can support Amir emotionally as well.
ReplyDeleteI like how you related the kickstand of the bike to Sohrab and Amir's relationship. Another connection would be that later on in the novel Amir becomes the kickstand to Sohrab.
ReplyDeleteI liked how you used the leaning bike to represent how Amir is unstable emotionally and how he finds a support system. The kickstand could also represent Hassan.
ReplyDeleteThis is a very creative way to demonstrate Sohrab's support for Amir. This can also demonstrate Rahim Khan's support for Baba, despite everything bad he has done.
ReplyDeleteReally interesting how you compared the small kickstand holding up the larger bike to how Sohrab was able to stand up to Assef.
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