Baba in America

Baba in America

1. Appearance

   • 'nails chipped'
     • 'Knuckles scraped'
     • 'Chipped' 'Scraped' are verbs, contrast with General Taheri
       • Juxta position
   • 'Smells of the gas station'
   • Only has a brown suit
   • Tired and getting older

2. Behaviour

   • Reckless
     • 'Fuck the Roussi'
     • Violent & Aggressive
       • Nguyens
         • Damages the shop
   • Moralistic
     • Supports Amir
   • Gave back his food stamps so no Afghan saw him use them

3. Life

   • Assistant at a gas station
     • He is the servant
     • Works for little money
   • Lung Cancer
     • 'Advanced and inoperable'
     • Doesn't seem upset or worried
     • Wants no treatment
     • Refuses to be seen by a Russian doctor
     • 'Cancer? Baba added casually'

4. Relationships

   • Amir
     • 'I am Moftakhir'-Proud
     • Buys him a car so he is able to travel to Uni
   • General Taheri
     • Opposite to Baba in America
       • Rich
       • Iron-Gray 3 piece suit
       • Firm moisturised hands