It's interesting how Baba's treatment is so different toward Amir in America...why is that? Amir's character didn't necessarily change as he was in America either...
And why does Baba keep mentioning Hassan's name? For example, "I wish Hassan had been with us today."
Why is General Taheri always wearing his suit and watch? He's not on duty in America, and it's highly unlikely that he will return to Afghanistan...
The way Amir describes Soraya makes me think of Romeo & Juliet. They way he refers to her as, "The morning sun to my yelda", makes me think of how Romeo compared Juliet; "It is in the east, and Juliet is the sun."
The image of Baba hobbling makes me think back to Ali who had a bad leg and also hobbled... In a sense, that goes back to the Marked for Greatness chapter...Even though Ali and Hassan have physical defects, they still live with vigor and optimism even when they could use their defects as an excuse to mistreat others like Amir.
Soraya has a physical marking and is a character who goes through some hardships, yet she is still strong, and in my opinion, balances Amir's passive personality.
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