https://padlet.com/smustafah/1i86sjp796frvrga Please type your NAME first then your response which should include a direct quotation and analysis from the selected chapter. MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE THE END OF THE PERIOD. **Do not answer in the COMMENT section--click on the + sign to begin your response.** How does the author further demonstrate social-economic/cultural differences in Amir's world? Provide 1 passage/quote with page and analysis. en-us 2020-11-02 16:23:49 UTC 2026-01-30 20:24:54 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/smustafah/1i86sjp796frvrga/wish/883708146 I like your quote choice :) 6/6
i think a cultural difference the author demonstrates is on page 93, where he says "i remember scanning over the invitation list a week before my birthday party and not recognizing at least three-quarters of the four hundred plus Kakas and Khalas who were going to bring me gifts and congratulate me for having lived to thirteen. Then i realized they weren't really coming for me." (93-94)  this shows how in Afghanistan, birthday parties aren't really for the kid but more for the parent. Where in America its a traditional kid birthday party with a guest list usually not over 100.  in Afghanistan, the parties are bigger and less centered around the actual kids birthday, for example how Amir doesn't know half the guests that are coming to HIS party. ]]> 2020-11-02 19:12:27 UTC https://padlet.com/smustafah/1i86sjp796frvrga/wish/883708146 https://padlet.com/smustafah/1i86sjp796frvrga/wish/883709953 THIS IS AN INTERESTING CHOICE--I WOULD ADD THIS UNDER SETTING MORE THAN CULTURAL IDENTITY WHEN WE'RE THINKING OF CULTURAL DIFFERENCES :) 4/6
pg 85  paragraph 2
"had lamb kabob with freshly baked naan from tandoor" The author uses the specific names and origins of food to differentiate between the culture differences in the kinds of things we eat and they eat. ]]> 2020-11-02 19:12:49 UTC https://padlet.com/smustafah/1i86sjp796frvrga/wish/883709953 okoraformbachua202 https://padlet.com/smustafah/1i86sjp796frvrga/wish/883710412 I THINK YOU'VE MISINTERPRETED THE QUOTE HERE. HE'S REFERENCING A VERY TRADITIONAL, PATRIARCHAL WAY OF SERVING MEN FIRST. HE SAYS SO IN THE QUOTE YOU INCLUDED. AND I'M NOT CLEAR WHERE YOU PULLED THIS QUOTE. MY PAGE 92 IS POMEGRANATE SCENE. 1/6
"the wives and daughters served dinner-- rice, kofta and chicken qurma-- at sundown. We dined the traditional way..."(92) This quote demonstrates a cultural difference against Amir's life. He's not used to eat dinner in such a traditional way. Amir has never had wives and daughters serve him his dinner before which is seen as a traditional way of eating in his country.]]> 2020-11-02 19:12:56 UTC https://padlet.com/smustafah/1i86sjp796frvrga/wish/883710412 https://padlet.com/smustafah/1i86sjp796frvrga/wish/883710539 I MEANT DIFFERENCES AMONG CHARACTERS IN HIS WORLD. 4/6
"Three quarters of the four hundred-plus Kakas and Khalas who were going to bring me gifts ..(Hosseini 94).This shows the difference in Amir's world culturally because those are his family member's.They don't just say uncle or auntie like us in America.]]> 2020-11-02 19:12:57 UTC https://padlet.com/smustafah/1i86sjp796frvrga/wish/883710539 achanaj2021 https://padlet.com/smustafah/1i86sjp796frvrga/wish/883710693 GOOD QUOTE CHOICE 6/6
The author introduces a new character, Rahim, to provide Amir with a back story about how he had fallen in love with a servant and almost married her, but because she wasn't on the same economic level as him and his family she had been sent away. Now I don't know much about the culture but I'm assuming you're forced to marry someone within the same financial state/tribe/region as you even if you don't love that person. The author states, "Her name was  Homaira. She was a Hazara, the daughter of our neighbors servants...They fanned fanned her and looked at me as if I had slit her throat." And again, "That same day, my father put Homaira and her family on a lorry and sent them off to Hazarajat." It was because of her status that Rahim was forbidden to marry her. ]]> 2020-11-02 19:12:59 UTC https://padlet.com/smustafah/1i86sjp796frvrga/wish/883710693 https://padlet.com/smustafah/1i86sjp796frvrga/wish/883710995 THE QUESTION TO PERTAINS TO CHARACTERS IN THE BOOK--IT'S NOT A PERSONA QUESTION. 2/6
¨one over cast morning, as I was pushing my boiled egg around on my plate, Ali walked in cradling a pile of chopped wood. I asked him where Hussan was¨ This shows how different his life is at home compared to ours. THey bring in piles of wood for warmth and probably food, nowadays we have electricity and gas. This also shows that Amir´s world is confined because he was so in boredom he was playing with his boiled egg. I feel as if he stays to himself out of respect for his family´s culture.]]> 2020-11-02 19:13:03 UTC https://padlet.com/smustafah/1i86sjp796frvrga/wish/883710995 https://padlet.com/smustafah/1i86sjp796frvrga/wish/883711396 YES! REALLY ABOUT SHOWING OFF 6/6
"I remember scanning over the invitation list a week before my birthday party and not recognizing at least three-quarters of the four hundred--plus Kakas and Khalas..." This quote shows a distinct difference in Amir's cultural world. His party is completely packed to the brim with people he doesn't know in order to 'celebrate' with him. Though, most of them aren't really there for him. A more typical party would have a more conservative amount of people that the birthday individual knows and enjoys the company of.]]> 2020-11-02 19:13:09 UTC https://padlet.com/smustafah/1i86sjp796frvrga/wish/883711396 https://padlet.com/smustafah/1i86sjp796frvrga/wish/883711747 WRONG CHAPTER--WE'RE WAY PAST THIS :( 0/6
" Assef gritted his teeth." Put it down, you motherless Hazara."
The author further demonstrates the differences in Amirs world by having Assef make fun of Hassan for not having a mother.
 ]]> 2020-11-02 19:13:14 UTC https://padlet.com/smustafah/1i86sjp796frvrga/wish/883711747 https://padlet.com/smustafah/1i86sjp796frvrga/wish/883713024 EXCELLENT CHOICE! 6/6
While describing a party, the author writes, 'In one of those brief bursts of light, I saw something I'll never forget: Hassan serving drinks to Assef and Wali from a silver platter. The light winked out, a hiss and a crackle, then another flicker of orange light: Assef grinning, kneading Hassan in the chest with a knuckle.' Even though Hassan is disgusted with Assef, he is forced to serve him drinks because of his social class. This demonstrates the divide between different socio-economic classes. Hassan isn't granted the same amount of freedom as others.]]> 2020-11-02 19:13:32 UTC https://padlet.com/smustafah/1i86sjp796frvrga/wish/883713024 https://padlet.com/smustafah/1i86sjp796frvrga/wish/883713407 BE CLEAR ON WHO'S SPEAKING ABOUT WHAT. 5/6
"You should have seen the look on my father's face when I told him. My mother actually fainted. My sisters splashed her face with water. They fanned her and looked at me as if I had slit her throat. My brother Jalal actually went to fetch his hunting rifle before my father stopped him," (99). This quote shows the negative connotation and actions towards Hazaras. They are frowned up in countries like Afghanistan. This further demonstrates cultural identity because it is another example as to how they are picked on. Another example, wouldbe Hassan. Assef constantly picked on him. So in conclusion, it shows that they are constantly picked on for being different than other in Afghanistan. This quote also shows how Amir questions the friendship of Hassan at times because of their differences. For example, they only hang out when they are alone and that shows his insecurity about the friendship. Hazaras are seen as inferior and that is shown as because Hassan is Amir's servant, so it contrasts the different social classes as well. Amir is conflicted about whether he should claim Hassan as a friend or a servant and the society's opinion play a role in that.]]> 2020-11-02 19:13:37 UTC https://padlet.com/smustafah/1i86sjp796frvrga/wish/883713407 https://padlet.com/smustafah/1i86sjp796frvrga/wish/883713695 QUESTION WAS NOT A PERSONAL ONE. CONNECT TO OTHER CHARACTERS 2/6
The cultural differences are showcased in the chapter when the author states, "The wives and daughters served dinner-rice, kofta, and chicken qurma-at sundown. We dined in the traditional way, sitting on cushions around the room, tablecloth spread on the floor..." (92). The author presents the cultural differences involving food and eating customs. It differs from the customs that we are used to in the US as we follow different traditions in our eating customs.]]> 2020-11-02 19:13:42 UTC https://padlet.com/smustafah/1i86sjp796frvrga/wish/883713695 https://padlet.com/smustafah/1i86sjp796frvrga/wish/883714532 YES--AMIR IS QUITE DISRESPECTFUL :( 6/6
"Like I said, how would I know what's wrong with him?...Now am I going to freeze to death or are you planning on lighting the stove today" This demonstrates how the socioeconomic class allows Amir to feel above Ali, even though Ali is a grown man. Otherwise, Ali would not have been able to talk to an adult in that tone.]]> 2020-11-02 19:13:53 UTC https://padlet.com/smustafah/1i86sjp796frvrga/wish/883714532 https://padlet.com/smustafah/1i86sjp796frvrga/wish/883715751 YOU HAVEN'T THOROUGHLY EXPLAINED HOW YOUR QUOTE IS CONNECTED TO THE QUESTION. 3/6
sorry, fixed it.
the author continues to show the difference in the social class of each character through the relationships between Amir and his father and Hassan and his father and how even though they are so close Hassan and his father are still servants. "inshallah, you would tell me if something had happened?" "like I said, how should I know what's wrong with him?" I snapped. "maybe he's sick. people get sick all the time, Ali. now, am I going to freeze to death or are you planning on lighting the stove today?" this shows that even with Amir being so close to Hassan and his father they are still servants in his eyes and he treats them as such.]]> 2020-11-02 19:14:11 UTC https://padlet.com/smustafah/1i86sjp796frvrga/wish/883715751 https://padlet.com/smustafah/1i86sjp796frvrga/wish/883716136 GOOD 6/6
¨In one of those brief bursts of light, I saw something Ill never forget: Hassan serving drinks to Assef and Wali from a silver platter...Assef grinning, kneading Hassan in the chest with a knuckle.¨(pg84 virtual)
This vividly shows the social- economic differences between Amir and Hassan's world. Amir has the ability to push people away if he so desires. Nothing is holding him back from doing so with Hassan, other then his own. While Hassan has to continue to serve the same boy that hurt and harass them because hes a servant. If he were to not do so he would ultimately be punished.]]> 2020-11-02 19:14:16 UTC https://padlet.com/smustafah/1i86sjp796frvrga/wish/883716136 https://padlet.com/smustafah/1i86sjp796frvrga/wish/883716546 6/6 GOOD CHOICE
"You should have seen the look on my father's face when I told him.  My mother actually fainted. My sisters splashed her face with water. They fanned her and looked at me as if I had slit her throat." The author demonstrates the difference by using Rahim Khan's example. Rahim Kahn loved one of his servants  and when he told his family they weren't a fan of it. He later told Amir that they sent her away. This example helps show that the two different social-economic classes cannot share a relationship.]]> 2020-11-02 19:14:23 UTC https://padlet.com/smustafah/1i86sjp796frvrga/wish/883716546 https://padlet.com/smustafah/1i86sjp796frvrga/wish/883716994 EXCELLENT ANALYSIS! 6/6
"My family would have never accepted her as an equal. You don't order someone to polish your shoes one day and call them 'sister' the next." (99)

By adding in this anecdote  from Rahim Khan, the author provides yet another example of how the Hazara are seen in Afghanistan.  He even admitted himself that they were better off not marrying each other just because his family wouldn't be able to see past the social-economic/cultural differences. This relates to Amir's  world because even though he has known Hassan for forever and they know each other very well, like best friends do, he still can't separate the fact that he is a Hazara and his servant from him being his only true friend. This is because everyone surrounding Amir, like Assef, only see Hassan as a Hazara and focus on the cultural differences.]]> 2020-11-02 19:14:29 UTC https://padlet.com/smustafah/1i86sjp796frvrga/wish/883716994 https://padlet.com/smustafah/1i86sjp796frvrga/wish/883718272 0/6 :(]]> 2020-11-02 19:14:48 UTC https://padlet.com/smustafah/1i86sjp796frvrga/wish/883718272 https://padlet.com/smustafah/1i86sjp796frvrga/wish/883720250 SHOWING OFF WEALTH? 5/6
"then I realized they weren't....of the show was" (p.94)
this quote shows how because of his dads status, there are often times where its not about Amir, but Baba's son. His fathers status is what makes him. ]]> 2020-11-02 19:15:13 UTC https://padlet.com/smustafah/1i86sjp796frvrga/wish/883720250 https://padlet.com/smustafah/1i86sjp796frvrga/wish/883721017 GOOD 6/6
"Winter was every kid's favorite season in Kabul, at least those whose fathers could afford to buy a good iron stove"(Hosseini 48).This quote shows the socio-economic differences in Amir's world. Because Amir's father is rich,  he can afford a stove; therefore, winter is his favorite season. However, many cannot afford such luxuries; as a result, winter is a dread due to the harsh conditions of winter itself on those less fortunate.]]> 2020-11-02 19:15:24 UTC https://padlet.com/smustafah/1i86sjp796frvrga/wish/883721017 https://padlet.com/smustafah/1i86sjp796frvrga/wish/883723040 GOOD! 6/6
"Winter was every kid's favorite season in Kabul, at least those whose fathers could afford to buy a good iron stoves " this quite demonstrates the social economic differences between amirs world and others because his father is rich, therefore winter and the holiday season is typically the more exciting time of the year for him, versus someone what not as much privilege. ]]> 2020-11-02 19:15:55 UTC https://padlet.com/smustafah/1i86sjp796frvrga/wish/883723040 https://padlet.com/smustafah/1i86sjp796frvrga/wish/883725524 YOU DIDN'T ANSWER THE QUESTION :( 1/6
" For a week, I barely saw Hassan. I woke up to find toasted bread, brewed tea, and a boiled egg on the kitchen table. My clothes for the day were ironed and folded, left on the cane-seating. He use to wait for me..." (page 80)  This imagery shows Amir and Hassan's friendship becoming distant. ]]> 2020-11-02 19:16:28 UTC https://padlet.com/smustafah/1i86sjp796frvrga/wish/883725524 https://padlet.com/smustafah/1i86sjp796frvrga/wish/883727154 I UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU'RE SAYING BUT WE CAN'T REALLY SPEAK FOR HASSAN. THERE ARE OTHER EXAMPLES OF THE DISPARITY AT THE PARTY. 2/6
"Everywhere I turned, I saw signs of his loyalty, his 🤬 unwavering loyalty."  No matter what Hassan believed even if he did hate Amir he can't be unloyal because of his social standing leading Amir to feel guilty because of Hassans' unwavering loyalty

]]> 2020-11-02 19:16:50 UTC https://padlet.com/smustafah/1i86sjp796frvrga/wish/883727154 https://padlet.com/smustafah/1i86sjp796frvrga/wish/883730104 THE QUESTION RELATES TO CHARACTERS WITHIN THE BOOK--NOT COMPARED TO US, BUT I DO LIKE YOUR ANALYSIS :) 5/6
"Kaka Homayoun and his wives were smiling at me from the middle row of seats" (pdf pg. 70) This is a very simple demonstration of Amir's cultural differences, but here we as readers can see clearly that polyamory relationships are common within his cultural and not unusual. Some lines down the author makes mention of the wives again, when he mentions them he doesn't put emphasis around the fact that Kaka has multiple wives because it is meant to be seen as a regular thing. In the Sunni Islamic culture, men are allowed up to 4 wives, showing us that this type of marriage is commonly seen and accepted both socially and culturally. ]]> 2020-11-02 19:17:29 UTC https://padlet.com/smustafah/1i86sjp796frvrga/wish/883730104 https://padlet.com/smustafah/1i86sjp796frvrga/wish/883731120 THIS IS A MISINTERPRETATION OF THE SCENE/EVENTS. AMIR WAS TRYING TO GET HASSAN OUT OF HIS LIFE DUE TO HIS GUILT :( 1/6
I feel Amir is not used to being around hired help and when he made the comment about it to Baba and it wasn't taken lightly he finally understood. "I think whatt started it was the stupid comment I'd made the day we were planting tulips, about getting new servants. I regretted saying it.." (pg 93).]]> 2020-11-02 19:17:45 UTC https://padlet.com/smustafah/1i86sjp796frvrga/wish/883731120 https://padlet.com/smustafah/1i86sjp796frvrga/wish/883740846 IVAN--WE'RE ON CHAPTER 8. THIS IS FROM CHAPTER 3 AND IT STILL DOESN'T ANSWER THE QUESTION :(. 0/6
¨in those dreams I can never tell Baba from the bear¨(Hossein 12).  It shows how Amir thinks that Baba is a figure of authority and has inescapable control.    ]]> 2020-11-02 19:20:01 UTC https://padlet.com/smustafah/1i86sjp796frvrga/wish/883740846 https://padlet.com/smustafah/1i86sjp796frvrga/wish/883752918 GOOD 6/6
"Winter was every kid's favorite season in Kabul, at least those whose fathers could afford to buy a good iron stove"(Hosseini 48). This quote shows the socio-economic differences in Amir's world/ Because Amir's father is rich, he can afford a good iron stove to keep everyone warm; therefore, Amir can enjoy his winter. However, many cannot afford such luxuries; as a result, winter is a dread due to the harsh conditions the less fortunate have to endure]]> 2020-11-02 19:22:29 UTC https://padlet.com/smustafah/1i86sjp796frvrga/wish/883752918 https://padlet.com/smustafah/1i86sjp796frvrga/wish/883785250 HOW IS THIS A DIFFERENCE TO OTHER CHARACTERS? 0/6 THIS IS SIMILAR TO JAKARRI'S RESPONSE.
"I had to greet each of the guests personally- baba made sure of that... I kissed hundreds of cheeks, hugged total strangers" (pg. 95) 

Quote shows Baba making Amir practice what is believed to be proper social etiquette.   ]]> 2020-11-02 19:30:00 UTC https://padlet.com/smustafah/1i86sjp796frvrga/wish/883785250 https://padlet.com/smustafah/1i86sjp796frvrga/wish/883856940 THIS DOESN'T SHOW DIFFERENCES AMONG CHARACTERS. 3/6
“I had to greet each of the guests personally— Baba made sure of that; no one was going to gossip the next day about he’d raised a son with no manners. I kissed hundreds of cheeks, hugged total strangers, thanked them for their gifts” (79). This quote portrays the cultural differences in Amir’s life because it is deemed as proper etiquette in their culture. It is also a prevalent facet in their culture obviously because people would look down upon you if you didn’t properly greet them.]]> 2020-11-02 19:48:17 UTC https://padlet.com/smustafah/1i86sjp796frvrga/wish/883856940 https://padlet.com/smustafah/1i86sjp796frvrga/wish/884854907 6/6
¨In one of those brief bursts of light, I saw something Ill never forget: Hassan serving drinks to Assef and Wali from a ... kneading Hassan in the chest with a knuckle.¨(PG84 virtual) This definitely shows the certain differences between Hassan and Amir's lives. Amir can push people away when he wants. . Hassan on the other hand has to continue to serve because he's a servant... and that's what they do. Hassan knew if he didn't he'd get in trouble or punished]]> 2020-11-03 03:49:59 UTC https://padlet.com/smustafah/1i86sjp796frvrga/wish/884854907