1. Explain the connection between the two passages.
Short Writing #4 2/3/15
Explain the connection between the two passages.
“Hassan didn’t struggle. Didn’t even whimper. He moved his head slightly and I caught a glimpse of his face. Saw the resignation in it. It was a look I had seen before. It was the look of the lamb.” (75-76)
“The mullah finishes the prayer. Ameen. He picks up the kitchen knife with the long blade….But I always watch. I watch because of the that look of acceptance in the animal’s eyes. Absurdly, I imagine the animal understands. I imagine the animal sees that its imminent demise is for a higher purpose. This is the look…” (76-77)