The film has already grasped my full attention. Hearing the book is better by far, brings me to the conclusion the book must be very emotional. The loyalty in the movie has me on edge. It waivers between father and son and between Amir and Hassan, though Hassan never waivers himself. Amir only wants his father's approval but as he gains it, he also loses it not remaining loyal to Hassan and his friendship. Baba is ashamed Amir would even think of not keeping Ali and Hassan around. It is Baba's loyalty to them which creates these feelings. Ali's loyalty is one thing that has kept him working there. Hassan's loyalty to Amir never waivers even as he is raped and beaten by Assef. I beleive this film is going to continue to show strong and waivering loyaly. Loyalty to friendships, to elders, to servants, to bosses and to culture.
Loyalty to culture seems to be the pinnacle of the film. Assef believes Amir has a loyalty due to his country and culture to not be friends with Hassan. But the question is that where Amir's loyalty should lie, or is it with his never waivering friend? Loyalty to culture seems to go out the window when it goes against ethical choices.
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