Hassan's Letter
00:00 - 01:57
1m 57s

Amir reads a touching letter from his old friend, Hassan. In the letter, Hassan shares the current state of his life along with the hopes and dreams he has for himself and his son. Hassan ends with a hope that Amir will soon visit the land of their childhood because there, an old faithful friend awaits him. 

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  • Alison Teter
    over 6 years ago
    Used this for an AP Literature class. I had them watch the clip and then brainstorm thematic statements/abstract concepts that can be applied.
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