The Kite Runner-Week 1, Post B

Dear Khaled Hosseini,
I have only read up to chapter three in your novel, but I am already intrigued by the story. This tale of friendship between Hassan and Amir is truly heartwrenching. I've barely delved into your novel and I'm already in love with the bond between these two boys. They seem to have a hardened friendship that will last the inevitable tragedies ahead. I find myself fascinated by their ability to keep this friendship together despite their distinct cultural and social differences. Hassan receives quite a bit of harrassment for many aspects of his life. First, he is a Shi'a and there has already been a lot of harrassment on that front. Second, he has a cleft lip which unfortunately receives cruel torment. Third, his mother left him a week after she gave birth to him. Hassan receives ridicule for this because his mother has a reputation for being highly seductive and disloyal to Ali, Hassan's father. Also, she is completely unsympathetic and rude and even made fun of Hassan's cleft lip herself when she gave birth to him. His mother, whose name is Sanaubar also joined in with the rest of the neighborhood teenagers in mocking Ali, who suffers from polio. Hassan clearly leads a difficult life and the importance of his friendship with Amir, whose family is quite well-off and respected, is obvious. I am truly touched by this friendship and am eager to continue reading this novel.

Sincerely,
Emily