Walk the Line

I think authors include powerful, shocking, and/ or disturbing events in their texts to set the mood of the story. I think these events trigger the reader's emotions and they really feel emotionally attached to the characters. I think they are necessary to add because it makes the reader a part of the action and plot. I also thinks it takes the story to a whole new level once you become attached to the characters. I think society has a large impact on the events that occur. Amir and Hassan are raised very differently, yet they are all the generation of the coup and the republic. Societal acceptance towards characters is really what makes these situations occur.