Sharon,
I
agree with your statement that Hosseini does a great job conveying the
emotional aspect of the rape, the guilt involved with remaining quiet, and the
rift within the friendship/ brotherhood. I share your frustration in the boys’
remaining quiet and I did not think about the rape in a traditional sense, but
I immediately agree with you after reading your mention of it. They did the
opposite of what is preached daily!
Aside from this, I find the shift in
family dynamic between Baba and Amir ironic. Within the family, Baba has
returned to an isolated existence and his relationship with Amir has strained
once again, however externally and throughout the neighborhood, Baba could not
be any more compassionate and well-liked. This discrepancy bothers me greatly
and has me feeling sorry for Amir.
My opinion of the interaction with
Assef was exactly how you phrased it: revolting. I can find no words to
describe the extent to which I detest Amir’s complacency. Even in his own home,
Amir acts like a tiny ant that is afraid to rock the boat in any way. I find
Amir’s softness in his first encounter with Assef since the rape to be more
insulting to Hassan than any other possible form of expression. I am not sure
if you picked up on this, but I noticed that Assef’s mother blinking a lot
during the conversation- a form of nervousness. I sense that Assef has total
control over his family and is an even nastier animal than he has appeared to
be thus far.
Ryan Pearson
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