tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7347117263762377354.post5796149501154414727..comments2010-12-03T01:23:16.662-08:00Comments on Leclaire's English 10 Blog: Kite Runner Fishbowl: Chapters 19 and 20Kristin Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15076857976818237278noreply@blogger.comBlogger78125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7347117263762377354.post-7093683940318197932009-04-13T10:18:00.000-07:002009-04-13T10:18:00.000-07:00Shay: I have to disagree with you. It doesn't seem...Shay: I have to disagree with you. It doesn't seem like Hassan's Mother just couldn't meet the responsibility. If that was it, what would be the purpose of her running off with a Singing Group? When it's that specific it seems more like a crisis of being a nobody. <BR/>Hassan's Mom probably saw her future as a servant and found it to be horrifying and revolting. She probably had the thought process of "I'm better than this. Why should I give up my life to be a nobody?" <BR/><BR/>Also Shay:<BR/>It is a shame that the Taliban would buy children like that, or that Zaman would sell them. However, had he not, 10 more children would have met that terrible fate. It's sickening, but it would have been worse. <BR/>It's like in chess. In the end, you may have to sacrifice something in order to win. Not that this matter is about winning or losing. <BR/><BR/>Perhaps the writer put that part in as a more solid way for Amir to redeam himself. Protecting Sohrab is one thing, but saving him from the same fate that Hassan had is more.... It's canceling out the action that he didn't do long ago.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07708103280943441448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7347117263762377354.post-16129307828017527582009-04-13T09:29:00.002-07:002009-04-13T09:29:00.002-07:00I think that it is important to sell children in o...I think that it is important to sell children in order to save others and keep the orphanage open, but it doesn't make it right.Mark Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07545246628935335081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7347117263762377354.post-27238198310256899902009-04-13T09:29:00.001-07:002009-04-13T09:29:00.001-07:00It is never right to buy children! You should love...It is never right to buy children! You should love the child and not just try to save the other the children.Shay Nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13532130505753418714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7347117263762377354.post-12891917789608010162009-04-13T09:29:00.000-07:002009-04-13T09:29:00.000-07:00I don’t think she loved Hassan until after she ran...I don’t think she loved Hassan until after she ran away because before she wouldn’t even hold him and after she came back and realized how wrong that was and was trying to redeem herself to Hassan.BrianWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17545130573018418128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7347117263762377354.post-62527482527822662092009-04-13T09:28:00.003-07:002009-04-13T09:28:00.003-07:00I think that Hassan's mom wasn't ready to raise a ...I think that Hassan's mom wasn't ready to raise a kid. I think that she was afraid that Ali would find out about the afair between his mom and Baba. So I think that she thought it would be an awkward relationship between the family and that she figured the only way to keep her secret from getting out is to leave and never come back.Jake Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11443858815112755470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7347117263762377354.post-83029427114333535222009-04-13T09:28:00.002-07:002009-04-13T09:28:00.002-07:00I agree with what Shay said. The book won't end in...I agree with what Shay said. The book won't end in a terrible way. Recently, Amir has become more and mroe determined to make better choices, and to have the chance to start out on a clean slate. I think he can do it.RachelKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09217814187301104118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7347117263762377354.post-64775133856757308052009-04-13T09:28:00.001-07:002009-04-13T09:28:00.001-07:00I think that Amir's mom did love him even though s...I think that Amir's mom did love him even though she died giving birth to him because this was her child. I agree with Ellen she was excited and liked the idea of a family.<BR/>I think that Hassan's mom was scared or too young to be attached to a child. I also, agree with George when he said that she was scared that someone would find out the truth. Since she messed around with Baba she didn't want to get in trouble.AprilHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16695962487676484482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7347117263762377354.post-4760546778523407422009-04-13T09:28:00.000-07:002009-04-13T09:28:00.000-07:00I think that Amir's mom loved him even though she ...I think that Amir's mom loved him even though she didn't get to meet him because its a mothers intuition to love their child even when they're pregnant with them. I think that she had a growing love for Amir even before he was born.samhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17980769511126088427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7347117263762377354.post-45515756072874487812009-04-13T09:27:00.003-07:002009-04-13T09:27:00.003-07:00I agree with Shay, I do believe that Amir's mother...I agree with Shay, I do believe that Amir's mother did love Amir even though she did not get to see him ever. She never got to meet him but she still had love and affection for him.NowlanShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17729742011299972021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7347117263762377354.post-32572532234802019772009-04-13T09:27:00.002-07:002009-04-13T09:27:00.002-07:00Hassans mom loved both of them but she couldn't me...Hassans mom loved both of them but she couldn't meet the requirments of A Afghani wife.Shay Nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13532130505753418714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7347117263762377354.post-60724907044643322052009-04-13T09:27:00.001-07:002009-04-13T09:27:00.001-07:00I think that Amir's mom did love him. She just did...I think that Amir's mom did love him. She just didn't have a chance to show it to him. I think she loved him before he was born though. If she hadn't died during delivery, things may have been different between Amir and his father.RachelKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09217814187301104118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7347117263762377354.post-46117608342349334742009-04-13T09:27:00.000-07:002009-04-13T09:27:00.000-07:00Yes, I think Amir's mom did love him. She mentions...Yes, I think Amir's mom did love him. She mentions how it makes her nervous to be so happy. She seems to have a great life, rich husband, son on the way, and a great job at the university. She couldn't love Amir obviously because she never met him but she loves the life she had at the timePyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10815995577894550126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7347117263762377354.post-29239199922259983542009-04-13T09:25:00.001-07:002009-04-13T09:25:00.001-07:00Its a normal thing for a mother to lover her son s...Its a normal thing for a mother to lover her son so yes i think she loved him even though she didnt really get to meet him.Shay Nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13532130505753418714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7347117263762377354.post-69905033139024409062009-04-13T09:25:00.000-07:002009-04-13T09:25:00.000-07:00I agree with Nile on relating the quote of the poe...I agree with Nile on relating the quote of the poet Hafez,"How seemless seemed love and then came troulbe" with that Amir and Hassan's relationship and how it was playful at first but then it became painful and troublesome. Amir did not have a lot of love for Hassan and didnt think anything of it and when there frienship was tested he reeped the consiquences of his lack of affection and love towards Hassan.NowlanShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17729742011299972021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7347117263762377354.post-50680593159154541492009-04-13T09:24:00.003-07:002009-04-13T09:24:00.003-07:00I think through all the struggles that Amir went t...I think through all the struggles that Amir went through he finally has something to look up to. I agree with Ellen Amir is no longer completely lost and he can finally being to find himself and who he truly is.alenavhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17254543110316721577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7347117263762377354.post-13040680613943549612009-04-13T09:24:00.002-07:002009-04-13T09:24:00.002-07:00Jake- i think that people either dont know what th...Jake- i think that people either dont know what they are getting into or they are joining out of fear.elizabeth khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06139810966428659377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7347117263762377354.post-70289269379298042772009-04-13T09:24:00.001-07:002009-04-13T09:24:00.001-07:00The book wont end in tragedy because Amir is so de...The book wont end in tragedy because Amir is so determined to redeem himself that he will find a way to make things right.Shay Nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13532130505753418714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7347117263762377354.post-21751243532476128722009-04-13T09:24:00.000-07:002009-04-13T09:24:00.000-07:00Hosseini brought Amir's mom back into the story be...Hosseini brought Amir's mom back into the story because it gives him a good memory of what his mom once was. Hearing about how good of a person his mom waas gives him hope about Sorhab and his trip to Kabul.Pyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10815995577894550126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7347117263762377354.post-85122990586092482392009-04-13T09:23:00.000-07:002009-04-13T09:23:00.000-07:00Why do you think people join the Taliban knowing w...Why do you think people join the Taliban knowing what they know about them?Jake Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11443858815112755470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7347117263762377354.post-63914917236048350092009-04-13T09:22:00.001-07:002009-04-13T09:22:00.001-07:00I agree with Nile. with the quote on pg 249 relate...I agree with Nile. with the quote on pg 249 relates back to Amir and Hassans relationship. it shows how loving Hassan was but then Amir made it bad.elizabeth khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06139810966428659377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7347117263762377354.post-63226523776706412512009-04-13T09:22:00.000-07:002009-04-13T09:22:00.000-07:00I disagree with George that the book will turn out...I disagree with George that the book will turn out as a tragedy like Macbeth. I think Amir makes mistakes but he has the drive to make his own decisions without influence, while in Macbeth he made his choices based on the influence of the witches.allison thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09738268994665760222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7347117263762377354.post-1160144978522707902009-04-13T09:20:00.002-07:002009-04-13T09:20:00.002-07:00I agree with Nile. This is going to help Amir and ...I agree with Nile. This is going to help Amir and make him feel better. He doesn't want to regret this and wants to make everything better by helping out Hassan's son. I think this will make Amir feel stronger and better about doing this good deed.AprilHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16695962487676484482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7347117263762377354.post-6729594947821622432009-04-13T09:20:00.001-07:002009-04-13T09:20:00.001-07:00Answering Allie's question,I think that Amir will ...Answering Allie's question,I think that Amir will think that taking care of Hassan's son will make for his debt and guilt feelings but it will only really satisfy his concience.KaleighDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02241595546400985108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7347117263762377354.post-89349501085389969002009-04-13T09:20:00.000-07:002009-04-13T09:20:00.000-07:00I agree with George because both Macbeth and Amir ...I agree with George because both Macbeth and Amir make life threatening decisions. But Amir is trying to save someone in a dangerous area and Macbeth puts himself in danger by trying to expand his power. Macbeth was also a tradegy, so far The Kite Runner has somewhat been a tradegy.Mark Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07545246628935335081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7347117263762377354.post-22720345443190476782009-04-13T09:19:00.002-07:002009-04-13T09:19:00.002-07:00I agree that this book will turn out to have a pos...I agree that this book will turn out to have a positive ending because Amir decides to do the right thing.samhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17980769511126088427noreply@blogger.com