The+Shah-nameh+Rostam+and+Sohrab

﻿﻿﻿﻿ z h a h-h a m e h/ R sxta﻿ m ah d x hr a b __ w h a t i d  i t ? __ The Shahnama tells the mythical and historical past of Persia from the creation of the world up until the Arab invasion of Persia. __ ﻿﻿ ____ riot ____ /C ____ sh ____ f ____ i ____ ic ____ t __
 * Written by epic poet Ferdowsi also know by Abū al-Qasem Manṣūr [[image:http://filozof.net/Turkce/images/stories/filozof-2/firdewsi.png width="144" height="248" align="right"]]
 * Rustam is a Persian hero and one of the favorites of King Kaykua


 * While there met a female
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 24pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tabstops: list 1.0in;">Married her, then he left the kingdom never returning
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 24pt;">Leaving his wife to give birth to his child, which she named Sohrab
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 24pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tabstops: list .5in;">Father Rustam and son Sohrab never met, until the war between Iran and Turan
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 24pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tabstops: list .5in;">By this time Rustam was known for for being the best of the Iranian army, while Sohrab was the best of the Turanian army.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 24pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tabstops: list .5in;">Sohrab was sent to wrestle his father
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 24pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tabstops: list 1.0in;">Sohrab did not want to reslte his father
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 24pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tabstops: list 1.0in;">Rustam did not reveal that he was his father
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 24pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tabstops: list 1.0in;">AND THE FIGHT BEGAN!!
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 24pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tabstops: list .5in;">while the two were fighting Sohrab was winning, as Rustam felt weak ; in an attempt to keep his repuatation he stabbed his son in the chest.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 24pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tabstops: list .5in;">Sohrab's mother, Rustams wife rushed to the battled field to stop the fighting she was too late
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 24pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Upon arrival she witnessed her son dying in the arms of his father at the hands of his father

__ w ____ h ____ a ____ t m ____ akeV __ __ ah __ __ e ____ p ____ i ____ c H ____ e ____ r ____ s __ __ ih ____ th ____ iV ____ p ____ a ____ rt ____ s ____ f ____ t ____ h ____ e __ __ ws ____ rld? __ <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 24pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in;">· Rostam is the hero <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 24pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in;">· Considered: The Champion of Champion <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 24pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in;">· His name broken down: Rostam=Roadh+Takma <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 24pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in;">- Roadh: growth, reaped, developed <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 24pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in;">- Takma: brave <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 24pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in;">· Rostam is a folk hero <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 24pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in;">· A folk hero begins their life normal, then later performs significant events <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 24pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in;">· Considered a epic hero: <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 24pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in;">- Defends the common people against oppression or corruption of the power structure <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 24pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in;">- Steals from the main power to make life better for the latter

The story of Rostam and Sohrab can be paralled in many different ways to the novel //Kite Runner,// through the characters of Amir and Baba, Amir's father. -Amir wants to gain the approval and fondness of his father, just as Sohrab wants to find and gain a relationship with his own father.
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The story of Rostam and Sohrab is a story of a father and son who eventually go to battle against each other where Rostam, the father, ends up killing his only son. Rostam realizes the other warrior is his son only once Sohrab has fallen and it is too late.



The story of Rostam and Sohrab is one of heroism; demostrated through loyalty, dishonesty, courage, and redemption. Before the two fight each other, Rostam is dishonest about who he really is, which leads to the death of his son.

The dishonesty by Rostam can be directly paralleled to Amir. Amir is dishonest with Baba, as well as others around him, leading to the eventual death of his close Hassan. The story of Rostam and Sohrab demostrates and emulates how dishonesty can lead to death and other horrible occurances.

Rostam and Sohrab can also demostrate the power of a relationship between father and son. In Kite Runner, Amir does everything in his power to gain the acceptance from his father Baba. Amir lies in order to eventually hold acceptance and pride from his father. In the story of Rostam and Sohrab, Sohrab destroys villages and endures hardships just to eventully try to unite with his father.

The story of Rostam and Sohrab teaches young children certain qualities that are important as the young child becomes older and matures. The story focuses on four main qualities: Loyalty,Dishonesty, Courage and Redemption Loyalty - faithfullness to commitments or obligations Dishonesty - lack of honesty; a disposition to lie, cheat, or steal Courage - the quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty or pain Redemption - an act of redeeming Children are drawn to the courage of the two warriors, but even more captivated by the unforgettable ending of the story. The revealing of the father son relationship between the two heroic soldiers is unexpected to say the least. The shocking turn of events is sure to surprise any child listener as the relationship between the two warriors is probably the last idea they are thinking about. Also, children may have a different outlook on how they go about living life as they embrace the positive qualities of loyalty and courage and become aware of the consequences pertaining to negative qualities such as dishonesty and redemption.
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