Alexa's Response to Kaylee

I agree strongly with Kaylee’s views on Amir and Hassan. We both agree that Amir’s harsh actions towards Hassan are awful but he cannot be blamed for them completely because of the circumstances he was born into. He lacked a strong foundation from his father, partly due to the fact that his father probably resents him for his mother’s death. Because of the he has been raised primarily by a servant who cannot teach him the respect and discipline a child must learn to be a decent human being. As much as we see Hassan as a victim thus far in the reading, Amir is very much a victim as well. I like how Kaylee mentioned the conflict of Nature vs. Nurture because it fits perfectly in Amir’s situation.

Hassan is also my favorite character because of his completely genuine inner beauty. His love and admiration for Amir is present in every word and every action and although Amir recognizes it, I wish he would learn to appreciate it much more. Had Amir been raised with more redeeming qualities and love from his father, I do not think he would be jealous of Hassan. I think he would be able to appreciate Hassan more and be thankful that Hassan can enjoy some equal privileges he can enjoy despite the social class he was born into. However, Amir is tainted by the preconceived idea of social status he has been raised to believe. I am terrified of the next chapter to come because I think we are all aware it is going to be bad.