https://padlet.com/richda9/3taoi34giho5ywyp Earn participation points here! Points will only be awarded to those that provide substantial and meaningful contributions. en-us 2020-11-02 15:26:21 UTC 2020-11-05 21:48:44 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/richda9/3taoi34giho5ywyp/wish/885023095 Amir seeks forgiveness; he wants to forget his decision about abandoning Hassan. To Amir, if Hassan "[hits him] back" (78) with the pomegranate, Amir would feel as if his crimes had been payed for. However, Amir constantly acknowledges how understanding and "pure" Hassan is, so when Hassan rather crush the pomegranate on his own face proving his "unwavering loyalty" (74), Amir's sin becomes even more unbearable as he realizes he will never get the closure he desires. Although Amir aimed for a bitter punishment from Hassan, the fact that he is a good person, makes Amir's sin unforgivable. ]]> 2020-11-03 05:16:45 UTC https://padlet.com/richda9/3taoi34giho5ywyp/wish/885023095 https://padlet.com/richda9/3taoi34giho5ywyp/wish/885079837 What is the purpose of Rahim Khan in this story? Why does Rahim Khan understand Amir better than Baba? What kind of relationship do they share and in the first chapter, how and why does Rahim Khan still keep in touch with Amir although many years have passed? ]]> 2020-11-03 05:46:20 UTC https://padlet.com/richda9/3taoi34giho5ywyp/wish/885079837 https://padlet.com/richda9/3taoi34giho5ywyp/wish/885646148 There is a clear connection between Assef and Hitler since he uses it to somewhat mock and terrorize Amir. Could there be any deeper meaning or symbol between Assef and Hitler and the relationship between the Western World and the Middle East?]]> 2020-11-03 09:35:10 UTC https://padlet.com/richda9/3taoi34giho5ywyp/wish/885646148 https://padlet.com/richda9/3taoi34giho5ywyp/wish/887192191 How does the relationship and unrest between Amir and Hassan allude to Afghanistan's history of volatile actions and tempestuous activities?]]> 2020-11-03 17:56:47 UTC https://padlet.com/richda9/3taoi34giho5ywyp/wish/887192191 https://padlet.com/richda9/3taoi34giho5ywyp/wish/895351867 Is Kamal's fate ironic? Although he helped Assef harass Hassan, did he deserve to get raped too? Is it better that Kamal died to end his trauma and suffering? What is the point of mentioning Kamal and his father's death? ]]> 2020-11-05 18:42:37 UTC https://padlet.com/richda9/3taoi34giho5ywyp/wish/895351867 https://padlet.com/richda9/3taoi34giho5ywyp/wish/895992220 In chapter eight, does Rahim Khan know what happened to Hassan, or at least know that something did happen between Amir and Hassan, since at Amir's birthday party Rahim's "eyes [hinted] at an unspoken secret between [them]" (84). Was he just waiting for Amir to say it himself? Does it also further support the idea that Rahim understands more about Amir than his actual father does, as he notices the changes in both of their behaviors while Baba doesn't.]]> 2020-11-05 21:33:54 UTC https://padlet.com/richda9/3taoi34giho5ywyp/wish/895992220 https://padlet.com/richda9/3taoi34giho5ywyp/wish/896021503 2020-11-05 21:45:28 UTC https://padlet.com/richda9/3taoi34giho5ywyp/wish/896021503