In this image, the leaf is being "weighed down by guilt [water]" which represents the guilt Amir feels for betraying Hassan years ago. Amir has lived with guilt for many years of his life after making a mistake that alters his friendship with Hassan. The leaf represents how guilt [water] will always be there and bring you down. The leaf is Amir, and Hassan is the water weighing him down. In a way guilt is weight on one's conscience, which leads to a longer lasting feeling because it's hard to get rid of the feeling. It is scientifically that when someone experiences emotional guilt, it can be felt through your body. So, guilt can physically weigh you down. Amir is longs to be freed of his guilt and take the weight of guilt off his back.
I really liked how you used water to represent Hassan as guilt. I think that analogy makes a lot of sense, and fits the situation really well.
ReplyDeleteI really liked how you used water to represent Hassan as guilt. I think that analogy makes a lot of sense, and fits the situation really well.
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