Wednesday, March 19, 2008
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America acts as a place for Amir to bury his memories and a place for Baba to mourn his. In America, there are "homes that made Baba's house in Wazir Akbar Khan look like a servant's hut." What is ironic about this statement? Why, of all the places they could have gone, do you think they go to America?
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ok..I think that it is ironic because when they were in Afghanistan living in the "serveants home", they actually lived with servants, Hassan and Ali. Because of Amir, Ali says that Hassan and himself will leave after the incident about the watch and money. Since Hassan and Ali left, when Amir and Baba moved to the U.S. , they moved in to a bigger house, making the old one look small, or like a servant's. It is like Hassan and Ali were holding them down, but after they left, Baba and AMir was free.
i also think that they moved to america because America was helping the Afghans in the war and because it was a country of opportunity back then.
mike, is that good enough for u?
This comment is ironic because Baba is a wealthy man. He lives in a, what is thought of as a large home, and while growing up, his family must of had wealth and riches too. What's even more ironic is that on top of having a large home, Baba also has servants, which makes it funny that he said, "homes that look like a servant's hut".
I think Amir and Baba went to America, because America is the ultimate source of freedom and opportunity. When someone leaves a hectic or unorganized country, don't they always end up in America? America is thought of as the land or opportunity, the idyllic place to live. Baba and Amir probably just wanted to leave behind their strife, and move on to a more inspiring and heartened country, America.
It is ironic how in America there were homes that made Baba's look like a servant's hut because Baba is a very rich man who is buisness oriented. It is also ironic because before going to America was right when Ali and Hassan, the servants, left Babba and Amir.Baba and Amir moved to America because there were many opurtunitties. Also to leave behind the confusion that went on and also to leave behind Hassan and Ali.
It is ironic because the living conditions that Amir and Baba now live in are similar to where Hassan and Ali used to live. The once wealthy masters are now living humbly.
Amir and Baba moved to America because it was the most stable country at the time and a symbol of freedom and justice, but only Amir could appreciate that.
Tis be ironic because young and vigilant Amir lived with big and wealthy Baba who lived in a big house with servants. By thou saying "'homes that made Baba's house in Wazir Akbar Khan look like a servant's hut'" it is quite the irony. Amir and Baba moved to the United States of America because during that time the United States of America was against Afghanistan. They wanted to flee so that they would be in a safe and clean environment.
This is so ironic because the tables were turned. Amir and Baba lived in a wealthy area and possessed huge amounts of money. Hassan and Ali were servants living in a rich area but were not on a high step in the social system. Amir and Hassan in a sense switched places. Amir was living the life of the poorest of the poor. I think that Amir and Baba chose to go to America because America is a freeland and possibly to get away from the guilt that Amir was feeling towards what happened to Hassan. It was a way to start fresh.
The statement is ironic because Baba and Amir had previously lived a house considered to be one of the nicest in Kabul and had servants of their own. Now that they moved to America, their old house looks small and servant-like in comparison to those in this country. Also, calling Baba's home a servant's hut is ironic because Baba was a successful, wealthy, highly-regarded servant owner, not a servant, himself.
Moving to America would allow Amir and Baba to turn over a new leaf, and forget the past. America was ethical and full of opportunities, especially for Baba, the business man.
It's ironic because back in Kabul, Baba was a very rich and wealthy man. He had a lot of money and one of the nicest houses in Kabul but they also had servants, Ali and Hassan, living with them so that now that Amir and Baba live in America, it seems like their home was a servant's home.
I think Baba and Amir went to America because it is a free country and there is a lot of fighting going on in Afghanistan. Coming to America was a way for them to start over and get out of danger. Also, Amir probably encouraged it because he wanted to leave his country behind to forget about the guilt he still felt for what he had done to Hassan. Baba and Amir both wanted a new life.
This is ironic because in Afghanistan Amir and Baba were very wealthy and by the standards of their region, very well off. They even had their own servants. However, when they go to America this is not the case. They end up practically in their servants' shoes.
I think they went to America because it is a free country stuffed with opportunity, hence the nickname, "Land of Oppurtinity". Baba and Amir wanted a fresh start, especially Amir who could have been hoping to leave behind his past as well as his deep remorse. I also agree with Heather and feel that they came to America for a sense of secruity since Afghanistan was dangerous and undergoing turmoil.
The comment is ironic because while Baba was the cream of the crop in the tiny pond of Afghanistan, he is a small fish in a big sea compared to America. I think they moved to America because that is the place where they can live relatively freely and peacefully, but metaphorically, the land of opportunity is a place where Amir can be engrossed by other things to distract him from his guilt
This statement was ironic because, compared to all of the other people in Afghanistan, they could have been "royalty". In fact, Amir's deceased mother actually was royalty. Now, in America, they aren't living as well as they did in Afghanistan comparatively speaking. In America, they are the "average" class, even though they used to be incredibly affluent in Afghanistan.
I agree with many of the previous posts as to reasons why Baba and Amir go to America. America resembled a status of freedom and new opportunities that Afghanistan might not have been able to present at that time.
The comment is ironic because in Afghanistan, Baba was considered very wealthy. Now that he is in America, he seems much less affluent. He is now in a servant's shoes. What also makes the statement ironic is the fact that his home in Afghanistan was the home of a servant.
I think Baba and Amir fled to America for a few reasons. First of all, America is known for being a place of freedom and opportunity, a great place to start a new life. Also, I think Amir wanted to move America because it is very far away from Afghanistan. Amir wanted to get as far away from his past as possible. That way, he could slowly forget and "bury" his shameful past.
This statement is ironic because Baba and Amir were very wealthy in Kabul. In the beginning, Amir described his house to be elegant as well as grand. They were even said to have “the prettiest house in all of Kabul.” Now, coming to America, it did not seem that way for them. It is as if they are now living the servant life that Hassan and Ali lived. I think they chose to go to America because it is a safe place and full of opportunities. This also gave Amir a chance to forget his past and start with a clean slate.
Yes Anthony, this time I completely agree. Exactly what you said...Baba had slaves in Afghanistan and was considered to be one of the wealthiest in the city. He owned many goods that the average Iraqi did not posses. In America, he is a poor man, not wealthy and barely can be considered middle class. I also think that they moved to the U.S. because it was oprotunistic for them, it was peaceful there, and the U.S. was supporting Afghanistan in the war against the Soviets.
This statement is ironic because there house is considered one of the largest houses in all of Kabul. Baba is considered very rish and built and designed his house himself to suit his needs. He spent alot of money on it and it is still little more than a "servant's hut". Also, this statement is ironic because they have a servant, Ali, who actually lives on their property in a servant's hut. So, what is considered a "Servant's hut" in America is much larger than an actual servant's hut in Afghanistan.
I feel that out of all places that they could have gone, they chose to go to America because America is often a country that provides many immigrants with jobs. They can be easy to obtain or they can be a relatively easy occupation. Baba has a strong work ethic and can always do anything or get anything by himslef. By moving to America, he can obtain a substantial job relatively easy. Also, America is considered much wealthier than other countries in the world. This will be to Baba's benefit since he is very wealthy. Last, America has a very cutural diverse population from immigrants seeking a better and more peaceful life (escaping wars, poverty, of famine). Baba and Amir will be able to fit in much better due to this. These are the reasons why they chose to move to America.
This statement is ironic because when they were living in the "servant's hut" in Afghanistan, they were living with two servants. Another reason this is ironic is because Baba was a wealthy man in Afghanistan, and lived in a big home according to Afghans, but when they moved to America the size of the homes in certain areas, especially California, probably could triple the size of Afghanistan homes.
I think they moved to America because America offered freedom for them, along with new opportunities.
I think that it is iroic because Baba and Amir used to live in one of the nicest houses in Kabul. But now that they have come to America, they are now living like the servants they once had. I think that they chose America becuase it is a free and independant country. They wanted leave the confusion and hard times facing Afghanistan so they went to America.
I think that this statement is ironic because in Afghanistan they had servants who were Hassan and Ali. Also, in Afghanistan, Amir's house was considered huge but when they moved to the US, it made their first house look as small as a servant's hut. Therefore, it was very ironic. I think that they moved to America because there is more freedom and opportunities. In addition, I feel that Amir thought that maybe if he got as far away from Afghanistan as he could, he may be able to forget his past and start fresh.
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