Amir's Changing View of Afghanistan
In the focused foreground of the image, we see rubble and dried, dead leaves, revealing Amir's immediate view of his country after he returns to Kabul several years later. The rubble depicts the current state of Afghanistan as it is in ruins since the Taliban has stormed through the cities, as opposed to the strong and sturdy flower standing upright in the background of the image. In addition to its beauty, the flower is also unfocused like Amir's distant memories of his home in Kabul which has become hazy and blurred over time. The vibrant color that remains on the flower contrasts to the decaying state of Afghanistan, portrayed by the dead leaves, ultimately showing Amir's fading hope for what the country could have been.
I like the contrast you show between the flower and the land since it is definitely a key aspect in the novel and explains Amir's relationships.
ReplyDeleteI like how you mentioned that Amir's memories of Kabul were distant, similar to how the flower is in the picture.
ReplyDeleteI like the creative use of the sole flower with color. I like how you connected that flower with hope.
ReplyDeleteI like the color contrast -- editing the photo really brought out a different image. In this case, is the flower there, or is it Amir's memories and perceptions of Afghanistan past?
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