This image is a backpack on a bench that has holes in its surface. Different aspects of the image represent the effects that betrayal & guilt have had on Amir. Specifically, the backpack is representative of the guilty burden Amir carries with him through his life, a lasting reminder of that fateful day in 1975. The backpack weighs him down and takes up a lot of space, just like how Amir’s guilt consumes a large portion of his life and decisions. The bench represents the stability and strength that Amir yearns for as he wants to be able to support those around him, like Baba and Soraya. The hard surface of the bench represents the harsh lifelong lies conveyed to Amir by Baba, while the holes in the bench represent the shameful truth hidden from Amir for so long. The holes represent how Amir is unable to be fully transparent and truthful because the truth is there, but it can not come out because the holes are not large enough to allow such a truth through.
Very creative. I like the way integrated the holes in the bench in your analysis as well.
ReplyDeleteI really liked how you interpreted each smaller aspect of the image into something greater and more meaningful. This was very well thought out! Great job!
ReplyDeleteI especially liked your interpretation of the holes in the bench and how you were even detailed enough to relate the size of the holes to Amir's character.
ReplyDeleteI thought that using the holes in the bench was a very good connection to the novel, and also one that many wouldn't really consider. Connecting them back to truth was also very interesting and insightful. Another connection that I see is how the shadows act as Amir's past, not directly affecting him but always a reminder of what he did to Hassan.
ReplyDeleteI thought the analysis on how lies are symbolized through the bench and its holes was super solid.
ReplyDeleteI thought that your connection of the backpack to Amir's hardships in his life was very interesting! One example of Amir not being transparent was when he kept himself from telling Soraya of his past.
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