Amir in Afghanistan
This image symbolizes how Amir’s position in his own country, Afghanistan, has changed after his lengthy departure. When war broke out in Afghanistan, many people (including Baba and Amir) fled to safer countries such as the United States instead of aiding the war effort. The once white home plate represents Afghanistan, however it is now covered in the dirt which represents the state of chaos created by the Taliban. Amir’s return to Afghanistan is represented by the beautiful flower which seems out of place within the ravaged country of Afghanistan (the home plate). After being sheltered from war in the safe neighborhood of Kabul and later in America, Amir discovers that he cannot thrive in the harsh conditions of his homeland, he states, “I feel like a tourist in my own country” (231). A flower cannot grow on the manufactured plastic, it can only wither and die. If Amir were to truly understand his country and expand his roots to include the mistakes of his past (represented by the dirt surrounding the home plate), he would not feel so out of place. However, instead Amir turned his back on both his country and his best friend Hassan when they needed his courage the most. Ultimately, Amir’s inability to adapt in the face of difficult decisions has lead to his history of cowardly decisions.
I really like this metaphor because I can definitely see the connection between Amir's background and his return to his own country. I also really like how you explained how his past can affect his future.
ReplyDeleteI really like how you use the plastic of the plate to show how Amir is isolated and unable to grow. You could also talk about how the flower, soft and clean and vibrantly colored, stands out against the rough and difficult life in Afghanistan.
ReplyDeleteI really like how you use the plastic of the plate to show how Amir is isolated and unable to grow. You could also talk about how the flower, soft and clean and vibrantly colored, stands out against the rough and difficult life in Afghanistan.
ReplyDeleteI really liked your metaphor, you guys really dug deep to get the symbolism. I wouldn't have thought of that just by the picture but after reading your explanation it makes complete sense. Nice job!
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ReplyDeleteI love your metaphors! Your description of the home plate and how it represents Afghanistan is really insightful. I think you could also talk about the beam of light in the picture, and how because it is falling on the flower that represents Amir, Amir was able to find peace within himself and enter the light in his time in Afghanistan.
ReplyDeleteI really like how you captured this image because it accurately depicts how you compared it to Amir's life and Afghanistan in general. I also really like you metaphor because it really explained the symbolism behind the image.
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