Code Of Honor Alan Gratz

Imagine you are a 17 year old boy having the best time of your life at the homecoming dance right after you win the homecoming football game when all of a sudden you find out your brother has been framed as a terrorist. By impuls you lash out on the person that told you the dreadful news and you are sent down to the principal's office, where your mom comes to get you and you find out your brother is possibly a terrorist that is working for al-qaeda. You are in shock and you try to find any way possible to prove your brothers innocent. This is what it was like for Kamran Smith from “Code of Honor” By: Alan Gratz. This book takes place in Arizona, 2015 just a few months before super bowl XLIX (Super bowl 49). In a heated situation where a boy’s brother is mistaken for a terrorist and now his little brother has to prove that he

It is through this thesis that Freeman has created a groundbreaking piece of publication that has an effect of changing the way people think on the generations existing in both the revolutionary and the relative post-revolutionary periods. By utilizing captivating illustrations of how a code of honor was considered as a foundation stone in defining the characters of key leaders and the values of their virtues and reputation in dealing with different issues as they arise. This has effectively addressed the understanding that individuals’ behaviors can be well-explained by utilizing a code of honor that define the values and measures expected to be observed by everyone. Another significant thing that has effectively come out of this thesis is how the current leaders and the society as a whole are finding it hard to build their values on a strong foundation; one that can be compared to the code of honor as exhibited in the historical orientation of America (Freeman,

The central conflict in the story has a large part to play in influencing the development experienced by Connor, which consequently reveals the theme; that in rough situations, life is worth the fight. In this case, the conflict between the societal law of

All throughout this book, Afghanistan had many switches of power and constant war involving many countries, including the US and Russia. At the end of the book, as things are calming down, Laila says to Tariq, “Maybe there will be hope at the other end of this war, maybe for the first time in a long time.” (Hosseni 386). This quote shows the hope that the people of Afghanistan still had to possess to persevere through the years of war. The war affected thousands of lives in the country, as the war swept through the different cities. This war of especially affected Laila because it resulted in the death of her parents. Afghanistan as a whole had to show tremendous strength throughout the book as they endured through the war. Perseverance is most prominently shown through all citizens during the country’s war.

Kamran lives in Phoenix Arizona, high school football star, and is dating the most popular girl at school. He is stout, muscular and Persian so he looks Arabic. Kamran was the homecoming dance when all of a sudden his mom shows up and picks him up from the dance. While in the car she tells him the terrible news that his brother, who is currently a US ranger, has allegedly led a terrorist attack on a US Embassy in Turkey. Kamran is utterly confused why his brother would be a terrorist. Darius had never been a pious individual and for him now to be with Al Qaeda. Kamran had looked up to and emulated Darius his entire life because of his positive demeanor. The two also had a Code of Honor between the two that they would protect the innocent

The existence of honor codes has had basis in helping students learn since their inception, but there are still those who object to their very definition. Nearly every institution centered around the education of children has some sort of code of conduct or set of rules in place for the betterment of the students. However, the term ‘honor’ in the title ‘honor code’ is what people can occasionally take issue with, as the term often implies a much more respectful idea. This issue leads one to question the purpose of honor codes. Although honor codes, like that of the school in Tobias Wolff’s Old School, exist for the purpose of bettering the students by ensuring that they all have an equal chance and that they all do their own work, Mr. Ramsey objects to his school’s honor code because he believes in a much more personal and valuable meaning of the word ‘honor’.

Our modern education system expects teachers and, especially, students to abide by certain guidelines and rules. The goal of setting certain standards upon their students and faculty is to teach them limits and values. One of those regulations created by school institutions is the honor-code, which prevents students from plagiarizing and cheating off one another. Susan Greenberg, a journalism instructor and writer for the Washington Post, exposes the usage of honor-codes in colleges as an unnecessary restriction. Meanwhile Lynn Morton, an English professor at Queens University of Charlotte, acknowledges the beneficial effects honor-codes establish.

The purpose of honor in this book, shows you how important having a good reputation is to people and how it's almost the only thing that matters (the world revolves around it for some).People value honor more than life

Honor can be defined as being given high respect. Many authors choose to have “honor” as a theme because they can show it in several ways. The play Much Ado About Nothing, written by William Shakespeare, is about many different characters deceiving/tricking and dishonoring other characters with the goal of harming each other; in the end, everyone makes up and the original relationships are restored and new ones are created. This novel accurately shows the “code of honor.” The Wave, a novel written by Todd Strasser, features a high school teacher creating a “group,” initially used to create more discipline inside of his classroom, where all of the students take it too far and focus their entire life on honoring the group.

In many novels the author develops the theme of honor in many ways. Much Ado About Nothing by Shakespeare is about Don Pedro and his company coming to live in Messina, following this is a lot of drama, deception, and comedy. The Wave is by Todd Strasser and is about a teacher named Mr. Ross, who wanted to show his kids why people followed Hitler, so he made a plan that got out of hand. Last, “Charge of the Light Brigade” is by Alfred Tennyson and is about the six hundred going about against a heavily armed Russian military and not making it back alive. Honor is shown in many ways throughout these books, in ways such as people's actions, courage, and conflict.

In the book Code Of Honor by Alan Gratz Micky Hagan, the person who believed in Kamran (the main character) the whole time. Towards the ending of the book Mickey gives advice to Kamran that explains the theme of ignoring the haters. The first quote is him saying to not let your old friends off the hook so they know they hurt you, he also says to not push them away so you will have people until you leave for college.

He helps Kamran solve the mystery of the terrorist by sending him clues. Mickey Hagan, who works for the FBI, helps Kamran get out of the building where he is being held hostage. Throughout the book, Mickey helps Kamran find Darius and the real terrorist. The first main conflict is when Kamran finds out Darius is supposedly supposively a terrorist.

In the novel, Kite Runner, by Khaled Hosseini, the protagonist, Amir, is torn between two truths as he lived associated with different kinds of religious groups in Afghan society: Pashtuns and Hazaras. Each identity played a unique part in Amir’s life. Whether they had a positive or negative effect, both changed his values and beliefs. Individuals also shaped Amir’s character. Baba, Assef, and Hassan were major influences upon Amir’s growth throughout the book; their differences shaped Amir into the man he later became as all three represented a different side of Afghan society.

Khan tells Amir that Hassan’s son, Sohrab, has been kidnapped and needs to be rescued. Immediately after hearing this, Amir understands that he needs to save Sohrab “as if he wanted to clear himself from the sin he committed as a child” (Khadawardi 96). This moment in the novel is significant as it is the first time Amir is willing to to overcome his guilt in an attempt to redeem himself. Because of this, “Rahim Khan carries the novel’s ultimate message about forgiveness”, as he convinces Amir to rid his guilt and seek redemption (Saraswat 170). Khaled Hosseini describing how guilt has affected Amir throughout the entirety of the novel is crucial in this moment because the reader is able to comprehend how significant this journey will be for Amir.

Social conditions are what shape a country. Over the years, people, not only in Afghanistan, but around the world create norms that define people’s roles in life, their future, and how they should be treated based on their gender and beliefs. Khaled Hosseini’s first novel, The Kite Runner, comments on the social conditions of Afghanistan through telling a story about the lives of two Muslim boys; a privileged Sunni Pashtun, Amir, and his long-time friend and servant, Hassan, a loyal but disadvantaged Shia Hazara. Hosseini expresses Amir’s uncertain feelings toward Hassan which form the decisions he makes throughout the book. These choices result in Amir destroying his relationship with Hassan. The Kite Runner, by Khaled Hosseini is a commentary on the social conditions in Afghanistan as shown through the roles of women and men in society and the ideals of Afghan culture. Unfortunately, these problems are still active in most of Afghanistan.