This image represents Khaled Hosseini's major theme in the Kite Runner that there are not simply evil people, but instead evil actions that people commit. The sunlight represents the good things or people which ease a person's journey through life and nourishes his character. Without this light, life would be a constant struggle for happiness, growth, and prosperity. Baba allows Amir to grow without struggling for wealth, so Baba represents the light. In this instance, the sun is mostly blocked off from the flower by the shade which represents the person who is not meaning to do evil, but is badly affecting others. In the example the shutter has good intentions, simply wanting the sunlight for itself, but this cuts off the light from others. In the Kite Runner, this shade is Amir wishing for Baba, the sunlight and unintentionally warding off Baba's love from Hassan, the flower. Hassan is getting little love, the flower receiving little light. Amir is not an evil person but just wishes to make his life easier and stand up for himself, therefore possibly causing others strife and hardship.
I like how you specifically chose this angle of the photo to demonstrate your theme. I also liked how you examined a broader theme that connects to the whole novel.
ReplyDeleteI love how you staged this photo... personification in photography!
ReplyDeleteI like your photo and your message intrigues me.
ReplyDeleteNice symbolism