The Great Gatsby Comparative Analysis

In Search of Human Morality
Although the past is generally portrayed as a recollection of mistakes, regrets and unfond memories, it does not define one’s self identity. This plot is explained in vivid detail in both novels The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini and The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini is a coming of age novel of an uncommon bond between two unlikely friends who separate due to the increasing religious and political tension in Afghanistan 's years of corruption. After several years, Amir, the protagonist, receives a call and a familiar voice reminds his that there is a way to be good again. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald bases in Long Island, New York in the Nineteenth Twenties where

In The Kite Runner during the twentieth century, there is a great divide between the muslim citizens of Kabul. The Hazaras are considered inferior to the respectable majority of Pashtuns. Hazaras are persecuted and oppressed, simply because they are Shi’a muslims and Pashtuns are Sunni muslims. Throughout the novel, Hazaras are called various derogatory names such as “[...] mice eating, flat-nosed, load-carrying donkeys.” (Hosseini 10) Because of his cultural background, Hassan becomes a victim of racism, as he has run-ins with bullies, is raped and is constantly told that he is not nor ever will be an equal to Amir. This leads to the eventual fallout of Amir and Hassan’s friendship. Despite the fact that Ali and Hassan are ethnic Hazaras, they are able to live as servants in Baba’s house due to the close relationship between Ali and Baba that has grown stronger over the years. As well, after the invasion of the Soviet Army in Afghanistan, Baba grows a deep hatred of Russians and their actions in destroying his homeland. Since living conditions become too unbearable in Afghanistan, Baba and Amir have no choice but to flee to America and build up their new lives. Living in a community such as the Wazir Akbar Khan district portrays wealth and success whereas an impoverished community such as Hazarajat is considered loathsome and disgusting. Through Baba’s great achievements in life, he provides a safe life for Amir, one that gives him a fine education, brand-name toys and servants at his leisure whereas Hassan is content living in the mud hut he consideres his home. Likewise in The Great Gatsby, the era after WW1 was booming and the East Egg is where status and wealth are upheld. Long Island, New York, is the home of the rich and fabulous, where people’s biggest concerns are how they are