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Contrasting world – Afghanistan before the war life before its life after in

America – refugee journey – contrast wealth belongings

Contrasting worlds contrast in wealth – “prettiest health of Kabul” exotic


imagery “rosebushes” “marble floors” “mosaic tiles handpicked by baba in
Isfahan - baba makes migration more impactful – refugee experience – social
political protest message life’s destroyed by petty worlds contrast working in a
gas station – food parcels “our grimy one-bedroom apartment smelled like
dirty socks” -

Contrasting worlds also seen through characters who are affected Amir thrives
– “place for me to bury my memories” rape Afghanistan monster – America
learns fluent English – baba not understanding customs – refusing to sign up to
English class - contrasting worlds character change of characters. -
characterized. – using 2 characters 2 completely separate experiences –
contrasting worlds good/ bad thing? - war destroy identity of people

Contrasting worlds – Afghanistan after the world – amir “ I am a tourist here” –


war, turmoil forced amir to become disconnected from his hometown – cant
relate to the people of his country mor criticise America lack of involvement
understanding war in afghanistra – Americas fotgein policy? – characterizatoon
– setting violent language

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