What Is Kamran's Code Of Honor?

Code of Honor by Alan Gratz is an amazing, action packed book, that you will not want to put down. I really enjoyed reading this book because there was never a dull moment and it wasn’t too long. The author did a great job keeping my interest the whole time.

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

Born in Kabul, Afghanistan, Amir was the son of a wealthy social worker. He was brought up with the son of his servant, and perhaps his only best friend, Hassan. Amir had a rocky relation with his father. At times, it seemed as his father loved him but those moments didn’t lasted forever. He thinks Baba (his father) wishes Amir were more like him, and that Baba holds him responsible for killing his mother, who died during his birth. Despite being best friends, Amir thinks that Hassan is beneath him because he belonged to an inferior cast. He used to mock him jokingly or tried to outsmart him. In all fairness, it was Amir’s cowardly nature that

Eventually, Amir received a call from his old mentor, who told him to come back to Afghanistan because "there is a way to be good again." What Amir learned while he visited his mentor would lead him to what he considered redemption. Hassan had been killed, which Amir partially considered his fault, but Hassan's son, Sohrab, was still alive. With the idea of giving him to a good placement organization, Amir set out to save Sohrab. Amir found Sohrab in the possession of a Taliban member, the same man who had raped Hassan when they were children. In order to save Sohrab, Amir had to fight the man, and he was injured very badly in doing so. Despite his injuries, he felt better about himself. He felt free, at peace. He finally had the courage to tell his wife about what he had done, and that took a weight off of his shoulders, as well. Even though Hassan had forgiven him long ago, Amir refused anything less than Hassan's fate.

Laila never faced abuse of any kind as a child. While she was neglected by her mother, her father showed her plenty of love and attention. She also experienced a great deal of affection from Tariq, a boy that lived near her neighborhood. Tariq and Laila quickly became best friends and, in their teen years, lovers. When a Soviet rocket hits Laila´s house, however, everything and everyone she cares for, is instantly taken away. Her parents had died, and her friends had either been killed or fled the country. When a stranger approaches Laila with the news that Tariq has been killed, she realizes that she has nothing else to lose. She cannot live as an unmarried woman in Afghanistan, and so she agrees to marry Rasheed who, at the time, appears kind and welcoming. This is one of the most painful

Amir has to redeem his reputation so he has to go on a adventure to Kabul. He finds out

Hassan is hurt and frustrated by the way Amir treats him after the betrayal, but he never blames Amir for the way he acted. He never forgets about Amir and remains his faithful servant and loving friend until his he is killed by Taliban soldiers, even though Amir and Hassan's paths

Fadi gets into a physical altercation at school with a racist bully after Fadi and his cousin sliced his tires in revenge for harassing Fadi. The bully made a joke the first day of class that Fadi secretly builds bombs, and the bully wrote on Fadi’s cousin Selma’s (Alia Shawkat) car the misspelled name ‘Al- Kada,’ which is the terrorist group responsible for 9/11. Principal Novatski assures Muna during the car ride that the kids do not know any different, and when they hear about one Muslim extremists then all Muslims are extremists. Muna is saddened by this not only because it is not true that all followers of the Muslim religion perform such atrocities but that she herself is not even a Muslim. The principal is instantly taken aback at the falseness of his claim which he thought to be true, but then adds that he, too, is a polish American so he can relate to the stereotypes set in place for people of different origins and demographic

After the US invasion following 9/11, Afghanistan stabilizes somewhat, and Laila and her family are able to return. Laila visits Mariam’s home, and finds a box of personal items left by Jalil to Mariam after his death. Among other items, Laila finds money intended for Mariam, and she and her family settle down in their hometown.

Ultimately, Mariam and Laila attempt to escape, but fail, which in turn infuriates Rasheed even more. These two women then work together and protect each other, and in due course, kill Rasheed during one of his “ritual” beatings. In the end, Mariam is killed for murdering her husband, and Laila, with her children, Aziza and Zalmai, finds Tariq and marries him; then, together they start their own family. Throughout the course of the story, not only was a passionate, well-written story presented, but also a clear picture of what Afghan culture and its aspects are really like.

First, Amir’s relationship with his father, Baba, helped create Amir’s identity. Their intricate relationship often left Amir feeling worthless as if he could not live up to the standards of a Pashtun. This negatively impacted Amir growing up; his values constantly changed as he tried to form a close bond with his father. Baba raised Amir to believe that everyone in Afghanistan had a certain role to play in life, but they should all be treated with respect. Baba’s values made Amir think he had disappointed his father. The high expectations that Baba had for Amir showed that he cared about their reputation. Being the child Amir was, he translated Baba’s hardness as though his father were unhappy to have a child such as Amir. Amir recounts the emotion displayed on his father’s face after an afternoon together; he laments, “Mostly I will never forget Baba’s valiant efforts to conceal the disgusted

Amir had settled in America and had cut off all connections of himself with Afghanistan. The physical journey helps Amir to establish his identity. Amir’s confrontation

To impress one’s parents in any culture much less the Afghan culture may be one of the biggest most proud moments of child’s life. Such is true when the boys win the kite running competition. Amir wants nothing more than to impress his father and keep the family name alive and strong. He feels as if this was a way to redeem himself to his father. The importance of family in this situation stands out and demonstrates how much the Afghan culture bases itself on family. It is obvious that Amir believes that nothing is more important than his family. This value of family being first, which he learned at a very young age, and making them the most important figures in one’s life carries with Amir throughout his whole life. He never forgets where his roots are and why they are there. Family was of importance to Amir at a young age and he carried that mentality with him throughout his entire life. The mentality that family comes first does not only apply to

Amir is an intelligent boy and gifted storyteller. His desire is to please his father and make him proud. Amir is also a coward because he let his best friend be raped by Assef. Hassan is Amir’s best friend and servant of his father. He is loyal, always defends Amir, and listens to his stories. Hassan is a poor and uneducated boy. Baba is the father of Amir, a wealthy businessman, and biological father of Hassan. Assef is the character that makes Amir feels guilty and lack courage. After Amir wins the kiting completion, Hassan runs to bring the kite back. However, he is raped by Assef in an alleyway and the only witness is Amir Whese cowardice does not let him help his loyal friend. Amir and Baba escape to Pakistan after the Russian invade Afghanistan, and then to California when Amir graduates and meets his wife Soraya. Baba passes away and Hassan is murdered by the Taliban leaving his orphaned son waiting for Amir to get back to Afghanistan. In this novel, the author discusses how characters are products of their environment, and how this affects their lives, regardless at what their backgrounds are. Influences of environment emanate from

Even towards his best friend, Suleiman cuts the ties of loyalty towards Kareem after his father is arrested. Not long after Ustath Rashid is taken away by authorities, the neighbourhood has all showed disdain towards Kareem’s family. Rashid’s resistance against the Gaddafi regime has brought shame upon his family, with the