And the Mountains Echoed Chapters 1-4
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Hey guys I’m back! I have started reading the book
called “And the Mountains Echoed” by Khaled Hosseini. At first, I had doubts on
why this boo was my first pick, but honestly after reading the first four chapter’s
I’m in love with this book. It’s a very captivating book and heartbreaking in a
million different ways! The story starts off with a simple fairy tale that
Saboor (the father) tells to his young children Pari and Abdullah. However,
hidden within that simple story is a devastating choice the father has to make.
Poverty- stricken, with 3 children and new pregnant wife to support, Saboor
decides to sell his daughter (Pari) to a wealthy couple who are unable to have
their own child.
The way Khaled portrays Abdullah and Pari’s
relationship is very heart- touching. Abdullah loves Pari, he adores her and
cannot live without her. After his mom dies, Pari is the only one he counts as
a family member. All the responsibility to raise and take care of Pari lied on
his fragile shoulders. The author states “When Pari was an infant, it was he
she had awakened at night with her squeaks and mutters, he who had walked and
bounced her in the dark. He changed her soiled diapers. He had been the one to
give Pari her baths” (Hosseini 32). Abdullah is such a sweet, caring, and
loving brother! I have to admit when we were young my brother also cared for me
just like Abdullah, even though currently we constantly fight, punch, and pull each
other’s hair. When I was around 5, and my brother 9 our parents went to Canada,
leaving us both alone in India with my grandparents. During, the two years we
lived without our parents, my brother never left my side. No matter what we
did! Even in school he used spend time with me during breaks. Take me to the
park, feed me, help me finish my HW, fulfill my silly demands and much more!
Having him beside me through the two years, I never felt that I missed my
parents. Our bond back then was very strong and I always cherish those
memories!
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Additionally, just like my parents I can understand
the pain of Saboor. When my mom had to leave her 5 year old daughter and 9 year
old son, to support our dad in the new journey he was about to embark upon she
was devastated. She couldn’t stop crying
until she went inside the airport. Every day from Canada she would call us, and
ask us about how our day went, how was school, did you eat and much more. At
that time I was kind of upset with my parents because they left us, but it was
only to secure our future! They wanted to give us the best education, and
lifestyle possible. So, I totally understand why Saboor gave up Pari, to save
his other 3 children from the cold harsh winters. Abdullah states “Father
looked diminished to him now, stripped of something essential”. Saboor was
heart- broken to give up Pari, but I feel it only benefited them. Pari got a
great lavish lifestyle that her father could never provide her with, and Saboor
bought winter clothes for his children so they can survive the winter without
any tragedies.
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At times, parents have to give up somethings in order
to help their family members. If you were in Saboor’s shoes would you have
given up Pari, in order to provide winter clothes for your other children?
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Krisha, I'm happy to read that you and your brother were able to build such a strong connection while your parents sacrificed their presence to secure you a life in Canada. I feel as if I'm the only member in our group that does not agree with Saboor's decision. Why did he have more kids if he couldn't provide for them? He is only putting more stress on himself to work hard which we later on read is the cause of his death. However, I do understand that Pari would be with a wealthy family and would have more opportunities but money doesn't buy happiness. And by being separated from her dear brother I do not believe Pari will enjoy her new life. Anyways, I liked the honesty and media in your blog. Can't wait for next week!
ReplyDeleteHi Karisha! It was very nice knowing your connections to the book And The Mountain Echoed. You had many connections to the book, so this really puted you in some of the characters shoes, knowing some of their experiences. If would put my shoes in Saboor you asked, I wouldn't give away my daughter. I'm very sure that Saboor’s decision was very right, wanting Pari to have a successful future living with a wealthy family, but for me I still would'nt . It would be very hard for me seeing my daughter suffer in the cold winter, but it would be way harder for me to leave her. I think I would cry every single minute if i leave her, but at the same time I would suffer from the inside and feel so bad seeing her and my other children living in a basd conditions life. Even though I don't know how it feels to be a father or a mother, for a sister I wouldn't even leave my her, than it would be way harder if it was my own daughter. I very understand Saboor’s feelings leaving Pari, so as poor Abdullah’s. What I would decide in this situation, is work day and night, and if i was too old for that, than give away all my children to Wahdati not only Pari so she stays with abdullah and I would still contact them by sending mails and everything. Thank you for your great connections, and great post. ;)
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