This quote struck me the most after reading the three chapters:
“Mouzafer stepped back and looked him up and down, his eyes wet, then raised his hands to the sky, shouting Allah Akbhar!” (pg. 28)
I wonder: what makes Mouzafer care so much for Mortenson? Mouzafer seems like he was just such a kind man, Mortenson seems to try to express that fact continually through the book so far. Someone here in the U.S. who was hired to be a guide probably would not have cared as much as he did. I think that Mortenson and Mouzafer must have really grown close during their time together. Although, it is hard for me to tell the time span, it must have been so. Ultimately, Mouzafer viewed Mortenson as a very good friend and desired to help him; similarly, Mortenson must have felt the same way. When parting with his friend he promised to visit him the next time he passed through.
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I have to admit I was also surprised at the amount of devotion Mouzafer showed Greg. I found it kind of strange that after only knowing the man for so little time he was so attached. I think it has to do more with their culture. In my opinion, the Islam culture is based a lot in community and after you share a couple cups of tea your family.
- Mariana
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