tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5237112298292560060.post6982673213842001765..comments2023-05-09T02:41:44.402-07:00Comments on All Boys, All Blogged: 2014-2015: All Boys, All Blogged: October 21, 2014kleclairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03942217584894176389noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5237112298292560060.post-35467860615114283152014-10-21T07:20:48.255-07:002014-10-21T07:20:48.255-07:00However, drinking is a temptation, temptations are...However, drinking is a temptation, temptations are believed to be caused by evil, so evil is stealing your goodness by tempting you with something you like.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5237112298292560060.post-75292378155882803322014-10-21T07:20:05.110-07:002014-10-21T07:20:05.110-07:00Amir's father sees him as the person who stole...Amir's father sees him as the person who stole his wife's life away. That created a barrier that made it so he wouldn't interact with Amir.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09294796753435545049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5237112298292560060.post-43962093557041264932014-10-21T07:19:32.587-07:002014-10-21T07:19:32.587-07:00How does the death of Baba's parents affect th...How does the death of Baba's parents affect the way he raises Amir? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5237112298292560060.post-82857442007344403322014-10-21T07:19:20.640-07:002014-10-21T07:19:20.640-07:00Baba seems more proud of someone else's son. T...Baba seems more proud of someone else's son. This is probably disheartening to Amir.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5237112298292560060.post-80215346910463344722014-10-21T07:19:14.536-07:002014-10-21T07:19:14.536-07:00I feel it is because he thinks about Amir's mo...I feel it is because he thinks about Amir's mother and how she died giving birth to him. I feel when Baba looks at Amir it reminds him to much of his mother.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5237112298292560060.post-25452932125681364702014-10-21T07:19:12.262-07:002014-10-21T07:19:12.262-07:00This shows that Amir probably takes advantage of t...This shows that Amir probably takes advantage of their relationship, and he might not realize how special his relationship with Hassan is. Also, he might feel a little embarrassed by Hassan because he is lower than he is. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5237112298292560060.post-56287522048494704522014-10-21T07:19:08.026-07:002014-10-21T07:19:08.026-07:00Baba wants Amir to be like himself and he wants hi...Baba wants Amir to be like himself and he wants him to be a succesful athlete and person.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5237112298292560060.post-54903573815946331172014-10-21T07:18:55.056-07:002014-10-21T07:18:55.056-07:00The bully, Assef, represents all that is evil. Wh...The bully, Assef, represents all that is evil. When he *spoiler* Hassan, he destroys his good qualities. He represents all the evil and how it destroys good. He even supports, "Hitler. Now, there was a leader. A great leader."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5237112298292560060.post-77074815878380307952014-10-21T07:18:52.800-07:002014-10-21T07:18:52.800-07:00I think Amir and Hassan have a very bad relationsh...I think Amir and Hassan have a very bad relationship because the relationship is affected by their social standing and Amirs jealousy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5237112298292560060.post-41159168872111518092014-10-21T07:18:50.114-07:002014-10-21T07:18:50.114-07:00On page 47 what is Amir implying about Hassan and ...On page 47 what is Amir implying about Hassan and how he’ll stop smiling? What foreshadow? <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5237112298292560060.post-45838580881734121242014-10-21T07:18:45.313-07:002014-10-21T07:18:45.313-07:00I think Amir could win over his fathers respect by...I think Amir could win over his fathers respect by stop writing and start to doing things and play sports like his father likes. I think he wants to win over his fathers respect but not change much. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5237112298292560060.post-10719705105387215922014-10-21T07:18:22.647-07:002014-10-21T07:18:22.647-07:00I have also noticed that, this might cause problem...I have also noticed that, this might cause problems for Amir in the future because his father has strong opinions that may get Amir in trouble with some people.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5237112298292560060.post-22929990467446135382014-10-21T07:18:18.181-07:002014-10-21T07:18:18.181-07:00I think that Amir's father has a hard time int...I think that Amir's father has a hard time interacting with Amir because everytime he looks at Amir he sees his wife and it is hard to talk to Amir because he reminds him of his wife.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00686651481800743297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5237112298292560060.post-86244483413317201922014-10-21T07:18:07.872-07:002014-10-21T07:18:07.872-07:00When Amir says “Baba would buy it for me- but then...When Amir says “Baba would buy it for me- but then he would buy it for Hassan too. Sometimes I wish he wouldn’t do that. Wish he’d let me be the favorite.” (pg 51) Why do you think Amir gets mad when Hassan gets the same treatment from Baba?<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5237112298292560060.post-77520721271409875722014-10-21T07:17:41.528-07:002014-10-21T07:17:41.528-07:00It would seem that Baba would want to abandon Amir...It would seem that Baba would want to abandon Amir, but what is holding Baba back, what is his motive???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5237112298292560060.post-22201729655015589352014-10-21T07:17:23.036-07:002014-10-21T07:17:23.036-07:00Killing is stealing someone's life. Lying is s...Killing is stealing someone's life. Lying is stealing someone's trust. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09294796753435545049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5237112298292560060.post-26021200011105871142014-10-21T07:17:21.868-07:002014-10-21T07:17:21.868-07:00I think the change is foreshadowing something bad ...I think the change is foreshadowing something bad that is going to happen soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5237112298292560060.post-75587954423185509132014-10-21T07:16:49.164-07:002014-10-21T07:16:49.164-07:00But there are other sins that don't have to do...But there are other sins that don't have to do with theft such as Baba drinking Whiskey. The religious teacher said that was theft but its not really?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5237112298292560060.post-38658357011767182642014-10-21T07:16:42.058-07:002014-10-21T07:16:42.058-07:00How does Amir and Hassan's friendship change t...How does Amir and Hassan's friendship change throughout the book so far? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5237112298292560060.post-38154796637051553722014-10-21T07:16:38.434-07:002014-10-21T07:16:38.434-07:00I think the only way to earn back his fathers resp...I think the only way to earn back his fathers respect is through the kite competition. If Amir happened to win the competition, I think Baba would take his respect to a higher level.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5237112298292560060.post-86189362651599860412014-10-21T07:16:38.148-07:002014-10-21T07:16:38.148-07:00Why doesn't Baba try to interact with Amir?Why doesn't Baba try to interact with Amir?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5237112298292560060.post-27753516810004156332014-10-21T07:16:37.886-07:002014-10-21T07:16:37.886-07:00I was just about to ask that, I was wondering that...I was just about to ask that, I was wondering that same thing! Maybe Amir could win the kite-running competition considering that is a pretty big thing, if Amir would win that I think some respect would be restored.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5237112298292560060.post-78016440678875140812014-10-21T07:16:13.820-07:002014-10-21T07:16:13.820-07:00In the following chapters he will try to impress h...In the following chapters he will try to impress him and it might end badly. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5237112298292560060.post-81028713459869817292014-10-21T07:16:01.244-07:002014-10-21T07:16:01.244-07:00What does winter mean in the story? Winter is cold...What does winter mean in the story? Winter is cold and dark. Does that mean the story is going to turn cold and dark?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5237112298292560060.post-90121682274242091422014-10-21T07:15:56.007-07:002014-10-21T07:15:56.007-07:00I think that you are right, he may have also had a...I think that you are right, he may have also had another bad past experience, It adds to the whole mystery of his fathers character.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com