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Should Rahim Khan have kept this detail to himself-leonard

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Should Rahim Khan have kept this detail to himself-leonard

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Yes Rahim Khan should have kept this details to himself because Amir has already gone through so much, with his father dying and having an infertile wife. Amir already feels so much guilt concerning topics related to Hassan. Adding that Hassan was also his brother would definitely break him down and would worsen his mental and emotional health

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Baba is right. In some way every sin is theft. When Baba says “ There is only one sin, only one. And that is theft.”  he is not saying that everything else is okay. He later elaborates that every sin is a variation of theft. Whether you’re stealing something emotionally or mentally from someone else or yourself you are still depriving that person of an option a right or freedom. When you look back at where we started in the book and compare it to now you can see how that theme has developed. When Baba and Amir’s parental situations are made similar he may start realize how it starts to resonates true within himself.

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Should Rahim Khan have kept these details to himself?- I think if we are talking about Rahim himself, he should have shared. I would not want him to die with that burden of the biggest lie ever told still deep down. I don’t know if he could die without telling. When the book said “It’s wrong what they say about the past, I’ve learned, about how you can bury it. Because the past claws it’s way out” (Hosseini 1) that is the quintessence of how a person cannot die with a lie as big as this one and how it needs to be shared. Wearing the other hats, specifically the optimistic hat, helped me realize how Rahim might have felt if he would have died with this lie never shared. Maybe to die, he needed to let this out.

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in my opinion hassan is too loyal, when he and amir where kids and hassan was raped because he wouldn’t give assef the kite before he ran to the kite he said “For you a thousand times over.” At this time he was just a child but when Rahim Khan is talking to Amir about how Hassan died it becomes apparent that his loyalty was to much. Hassan had a child and wife who needed him and he got shot over a house when he had the opportunity to leave. While the house meant a lot to him it is just a building and his wife and child are more important. His extent of loyalty led to his son becoming an orphan. Wearing the factual hat helped me come to this opinion because at first I thought his sacrifice was considerate and now i realize how he was to loyal. From looking at the fact that his son is now an orphan and the taliban has moved into the house anyway. Overall the hats changed my perspective on this specific part of the book.

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I believe that Rahim Khan was right to reveal these details to Amir, as Amir had the right to know about the full details of his past and Hassan’s true relation to him and baba. Furthermore, it allows him to gain a better understanding of his childhood life and why certain events transpired the way that they did, which may provide a sense of closure for Amir later in life.this also gives context to the quote regarding the past, as although Amir tried to escape it and forget about it, he was still forced to face facts and face his inner demons regarding Hassan and the decision he made. The hats allowed me to gain a better perspective on all sides of this topic, and better understand people’s viewpoints on it and why they feel the way they do about it.

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Is Baba right or wrong? Baba is wrong, because what he did is not morally right. Once all of this information about Hassan came to light, Amir’s understanding and life had completely changed. Not only did Baba keep this a secret, he also blatantly lied to Amir. For example, he stated “There is only one sin, only one. And that is theft” (17). This statement is so hypocritical of Baba because he had done what he said not to do, steal someone’s wife. To add on, he really kept this a secret to protect himself and his image which shows his selfishness and true intentions. Wearing the other hats allowed me to reconsider my thoughts about the whole situation, specifically Hassan’s life. I was able to learn that even though Hassan was a Hazara, he was also a Pashtun and that alone could’ve helped him live a much better life due to privilege.

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Amir does have a right to be angry, he was just lied to for his whole life and the one person, Baba, his own father who said, “ There is only one sin, only one. And that is theft” (17) just stole so many things from Amir. Baba stole Amirs right to know Hassan was his brother, his chance to have a sibling, Baba stole Amirs right to the truth and he stole Ali’s wife in a way though it may have been a mutual agreement. Amir also was told the one thing that could have increased his guilt even more because now not only did he betray a friend or servant he betrayed his brother. Before at least he could have eased his guilt by thinking that “oh, he’s only my servant, a hazara” but now he has to face the idea of what he did to his brother without even being able to ask for forgiveness.  All in all I think Amir did have a right to be angry. The hats did not influence my perspective because either way it was wrong of what he did.

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Rahim Khan should’ve let him know but I don’t think It was the right time. Nonetheless he was dying and his guilt of the secret and the fact that everyone elses deaths made his guilt worse so It had to come out at some point. Again, the timing wasn’t the best it should have been told from the get-go and leading all these things made me not like baba as much as I did before and the same goes for Rahim Khan and that I also have much more sympathy for Amir. If they would’ve told the secret before, all the relationships would’ve changed and especially the vibe with Amir and Hassan would’ve been more loving and not as much hatred as it was.Throughout the whole novel, the characters are led by pride and guilt, making them do things they would regret. Making the reader assume for the worse is coming up next that he’s gonna be depressed forever, but looking on the bright side him going back home led to him to know of Hassan’s son and he has the problem of birthing children with his wife so he could possibly take him home and have sorab be the joy in his life. In the end there are positives and negatives to the situation and the truth sometimes hurts, but it really just depends on how the character and/or reader reacts

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I think Hassan is the quintessence of loyalty. No matter what Amir said or did to Hassan, Hassan still forgives him and gives him a second chance to make things better. Hassan still tries to remain close to Amir although he doesn’t want to stay close to him either. Hassan also showed his loyalty when  Rahim Khan mentioned the Hassan to come back to
Kabul and help take care of the house for him. Hassan showed up and worked hard to keep the house nice for when Amir comes back. Hassan risked his life for Amir’s family and  their items. Hassan said, “for you a thousand times over” showing Hassan’s loyalty towards Amir and that he would do anything for him even if Amir wouldn’t do the same.

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I think Baba is wrong for keeping Amir and Hassan in the dark about who Hassan’s actual father was. From speaking with other people I do understand why he felt that this was the only option for him but he said so himself “There is only one sin, only one. And that is theft” (Hosseini 2). He stole Amir’s right to know he had a brother even if they did grow up together knowing that someone is your actual blood can change a lot of things. For example Amir maybe would of treated Hassan better if he knew.

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Baba is definitely wrong. He robbed Hassan of a life where he would have been educated, believed in himself despite his half Hazaran descent, and had Amir act truly as a brother. Telling Hassan his lineage from birth would have probably prevented Hassan's rape. Amir might haved saved Hassan, knowing he was his brother. Perhaps he might not have, his jealousy might have gotten the better of him.

Amir does have the right to be angry. He had a blood brother, he would have had some family besides Baba in America.

Hassan is too loyal. His loyalty was the type to get him hurt. It was loyalty out of love, which doesn't always work out, because one cannot be loyal to a human. They are imperfect and sure to disappoint. Like Amir.

Rahim Khan was right to tell the truth. All things done in the dark come to the light, it was only time. This lineage story also gives Amir more reason to save Sohrab, as his nephew and not just the son of someone he regrets treating the way he did.

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Rahim Khan did the right thing by telling Amir. If he didn’t do it it wouldn’t have lead to Amir getting Hassan’s child. By telling Amir he is opening up new opportunities for Amir and the people around him. It’s like what Hosseini said when he told Amir “There is a way to be good again” and he gave Amir this new way to be good. This changed my perspective on Rahim Khan and Amir because Rahim Kahn won’t have to answer to the consequences of his actions because of how close to death he is but Amir will and it will be a lot for him to handle.

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1. I believe baba was wrong. Baba should not have done what he did because his character doesn't allow for it. In other words, baba has been there quintessence of service and masculinity but for him so do something like this contradicts his entire person. However I understand and don't scrutinize his decision. At the time he had just lost his wife and he might have been feeling extreme loneliness during his mourning. This is what I believe led him to do what he did.
2. "There is only one sin, only one. And that is theft." This quote come from baba during Amir's early years in life. One possibility for such a large take on sin for baba is that he feels guilty and wants to repent in some way or form.

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I think Hassan is too loyal. His loyalty has gotten him into tough situations such as him being raped after chasing the kite for Amir. Hassan’s excessive loyalty is also shown when he took the blame for stealing the money and the watch. The quote “For you a thousand times over” is shown in Chapter 17 when Hassan is killed by the Taliban. This was Hassan final display of his loyalty towards Amir and as a result, left his child without a father.

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1. Hassan is too loyal in my opinion. Loyalty is something that should work both ways.
2. “For you a thousand times over” Hassan didn’t know the depth of that statement. Hassan was too loyal for Amir, no one should have to do all that for someone who wouldn’t return the favor because at that point they become a slave, whose chains are a false idea of loyalty.
3. Looking at the other hats deepened my opinion. It gave more proof that Hassan had been too loyal to Amir.

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Baba is wrong for not telling Amir and Hassan the truth about being brothers. The boys deserved to know the truth about their backgrounds. Baba most likely didn’t want to tell them or anyone else because of how the community looked at him. If the truth got out Baba wouldn’t have been seen as a strong male figure. He tells Amir “There is only one sin, only one. And that is theft.” (17).  He makes it seem as if he’s never committed a sin before, when deep down he knows that he has. He stole Amir and Hassan’s right to the truth. He stole their right to embrace one another for who they really are. Wearing other hats allowed me to not just see things from another person’s point of view, but to understand them. It allowed me to almost feel what that person, in this case Amir, was feeling at a specific time.

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Rahim Khan did the right thing telling Amir about everything. These details were things that Amir had the right to know. Amir had the right to know that Hassan was his brother and that Hassan had died. If Rahim Khan had kept these to himself then he would have made the same mistake Baba had made. While this information has caused Amir anguish, he is better off knowing then continue living without knowing. This connects to Rahim Khan’s statement about being good again. Now that Amir knows about Hassan then he has the opportunity to prove himself and stand up for Hassan’s son.

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In this story, Baba was wrong. Keeping this hidden and doing this to a trusted friend is wrong. However, Amir does not have the right to be mad. This is because of the way he treated Hassan while he was in his presence. Had Amir treated Hassan with dignity and respect, Hassan might have turned out differently. Yet, this is not all Amir’s fault. Hassan was too loyal, almost to the point of being gullible. As with anyone, having a friend that is loyal no matter what will make you feel superior. With the situation of Rahim Khan, these details should have been kept secret. Rahim Khan knee that if he were to tell these details, only sadness and regret would follow. This proves the quote true when it says,” ... the past claws it’s way out. No matter how important that information is, it should have died along with Rahim Khan to avoid heartbreak and confusion.

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Does Amir have the right to be angry? -Alana

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Does Amir have the right to be angry? -Alana

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Amir does have the right to be angry. For as long as he can remember his father has preached that there is only one sin, only one. And that is theft. And Baba did the opposite of what he preached he did commit that sin of theft by robbing Amir and Hassan that chance to grow up as brothers instead of servant and master and friends. He robbed both Amir and Hassan of their chance to formulate their own opinions on the situation, and he robbed Ali of his wife. Baba didn’t stay true to his word and to Amir that was the one thing that Baba always did so to hear that isn’t the truth it makes Amir feels as if that is the ultimate betrayal.

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I believe that Rahim Khan made the right decision when he told Amir about Hassan to the birth that wasn't the way he thought, to his death and his son.  Amir still felt guilty about the way in which he had treated Hassan, and the news of Hassan's son can give him hope and a way to try and make up for that day in the Alley.  In the first chapter of the book Rahim Khan told him there was a way to be good agian.  Through his knowledge of Hassan's life and his son, he can be good agian.  He is able to in a way make up for his mistake.  He is able to gain closure and move on from it.  At first thought, I thought it wasn't very considerate of of Rahim Khan, but after some discussion I now think he made the right decision.

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Frustration was my initial reaction to the circumstances of Hassan’s death. Why was he still trying to protect someone who had betrayed him? Why was he still loyal to Amir? In the winter of 1975 Hassan told Amir, “For you a thousand times over”( Hosseini 2), after all those years he was still living up to that promise. After thinking through the optimistic hat, I realized that if Hassan had not stayed loyal to Amir, being the person that he is, he would be ashamed of himself and he would not be able to live with that, and Hassan shouldn’t have to carry that extra burden.

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I believe Baba is wrong. Since Amir can remember he’s always stated that “there is only one sin, only one. And that is theft”. This shows how Baba has become a hypocrite to Amir because he did exactly what he told Amir that was wrong to do. Also viewing the different perspectives made me realize Baba is wrong because for one, he sinned. He stole something from another person. Also if he knew Hassan was his child, he didn’t do right. He took away the truth from everybody including Hassan. As we discussed the story, you conclude that Amir is really Babas son in terms of cowardice because Baba died burying the secrets with him. Stealing the truth from everybody. mary 

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I believe Baba is wrong. Since Amir can remember he’s always stated that “there is only one sin, only one. And that is theft”. This shows how Baba has become a hypocrite to Amir because he did exactly what he told Amir that was wrong to do. Also viewing the different perspectives made me realize Baba is wrong because for one, he sinned. He stole something from another person. Also if he knew Hassan was his child, he didn’t do right. He took away the truth from everybody including Hassan. As we discussed the story, you conclude that Amir is really Babas son in terms of cowardice because Baba died burying the secrets with him. Stealing the truth from everybody. mary 

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I think Amir has a right to be angry because after all these years of trying to recover from his past, he suddenly is bombarded with all these new revelations about what he believed in and now he is forced to see things differently from what he thought was to be true. This connects with the first quote which talks about the past always clawing back in since even after all these years Amir is once again confronted by his past and he has to reflect and re-examine himself when he thought it was all over. The thinking hats allowed me to see new ways to think about these past chapters and I was able to make a new stance on what I think. In then end, it is natural for Amir to be angry as he has to relive his past and go back to what he thought left behind.

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Rahim Khan should have kept these details to himself. It is too late to this information with Amir. With Hassan and Baba already dead, Amir’s view on his past friend and father might change, but that does not change Amir’s past. Sharing these details would just make Amir angry at himself for what he did and angry Baba for not sharing this with him, it would not change his past.
The quote, “There is always a way to be good again” really showed up at the end of chapter 18 as Amir decides to go back to Rahim Khan and he makes the decision to save what he has left of his friend which is his son Sohrab.
I was not here yesterday so I was not influenced by wearing other hats but viewing Baba’s decision from his POV, I can see why he would have had a son with Ali’s wife and never told anybody. If others found out about what Baba had done and that Ali was sterile, they would have had little respect in society. Having Hassan also brought support and happiness to Ali, as well as someone that Amir could grow up with.

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Baba is not right because he robbed Amir of the truth. Amir does have a right to be angry because he found out he has a brother right after he found out that he was killed. Baba said this in the book,”There is only one sin, only one.And that is theft”(17). He practically preached this but he stole the truth and he technically stole a brother from him.
Wearing the hats just helped me think more into how baba is a hypocritical scumbag. I didn’t rlly have to make any adjustments to the way I thought.

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Does Amir have the right to be angry? -Lyndsey-

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Does Amir have the right to be angry? -Lyndsey-

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Amir definitely has the right to be angry. This secret was kept from him for a long time and it really affected him and his relationship with his father and Hassan. If he would have known when he was younger, I feel like he would understand more about the way he is being treated. That could have helped with the self-deprecating comments toward him or his rudeness toward Hassan.

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In my opinion Baba is wrong in many of his actions but in the choice he made to not tell hasan, I feel as if he is neither right nor wrong because in the end you could always find something wrong with what he did. Him not telling hasan was his way in repaying or righting his wrong against Ali by letting him raise this son as his own and having hasan have that father son bond an love that hasan could never have with a child of his own. Of course Amir has the right to be angry at Baba for neglecting to tell him, but he does not have the right  to be angry for Baba not telling him because he would of acted differently in some situations. Hasan is not too loyal he was raised a great way to always honor your friends and family and always keep their trust but amir abused that about hasan verbally and in some sense physically he let him get raped when in reality if it was happening to amir hasan would have given his life to stop it. Yes i think he should have I don’t think Amir should have been the person he told I think he should have told hasan because he had the right to know a lot more than amir. Using the hat I felt i was able to deepen all of my understanding.

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I believe that Hassan is the quintessence of loyal without him being “too loyal”. No matter what Hassan always has Amir’s back even if it means putting himself in harms way or taking the blame to keep Amir out of trouble and happy. Hassan never fails to do that in which would benefit Amir in any way shape or form. A quote from the book that complements this would be “For you a thousand times over”, (Hosseini 2). This quote shows Hassan’s willingness and glad fullness to do whatever Amir needs, asks, or wants. He continuously shows his commitment and loyalty to Amir in all shapes. Wearing other hats influenced my perspective by showing me different views that can be seen by putting your self in another state of mind. Adjustments I made was seeing the positive in Hassan’s loyalty rather than the negative of just being angry that Amir takes advantage of Hassan.

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Amir has a right to be angry, because as Baba puts it, he was stolen from (in terms of the truth and his brother), which is both a sin and a crime. “There is only one sin, only one. And that is theft.” (17). If Amir knew this while he was a child, he could’ve acted differently towards Hassan, which caused him guilt and regret. Changing our “thinking hats” allowed us to understand the novel and its details from another perspective and to consider details like the relationships throughout the book in a different way.

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Rahim Khan left a lot of emotional baggage with Amir by telling him the truth. As regret flows through Amir he realizes what he must do. Go back for his own blood. Amir’s actions may be the bravest thing he’s done so far. Without this truth. Amir would not have to worry about another death. Living arrogantly without the truth. The question was “Should Rahim Khan have kept those details?”. And my answer to that is no. Amir must know the truth even if it gets him killed. Though Amir is not avenging his half brother, he is still saving his family. I’ve learned multiple perspectives that people may see of the book. For example, Kaliel’s positivity, and Jordan’s logistics. One perspective that I truly connected with was the pessimistic outlook.

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Baba had a right to keep the information away from Amir. He wanted to keep Amir and himself safe. Amir also has a right to be angry. He can be upset, but he also need empathy for Baba's actions. Baba did it for a reason. Rahim Kahn is right for sharing these details with Amir. Amir needed to know what was going on, and Rahim Khan spilt the tea. The past does claw its way out, and it's not always good. Amir is finding a way to be good again, but he is still unsure about what he needs to do. Thinking about the questions let me think about what really happened, and it strengthened my opinion. The is a reason why everything happened the way it did.