Therefore, the phrases such “getting thrown, getting hurled and getting kicked” shows the external and physical harassment Amir get from Assef as the
external elements which support the external conflict Amir experiencing. The explanation above is based on the data number 43 below:
“You have to earn him.” ... Getting thrown against the wall,... Getting hurled against
the wall. ... The side of my face slamming against the corner of the television stand. ... Getting kicked.
Hosseini, 2003:250-252
4.2.2.5 Amir against Raymond Andrew
The external conflict between Amir and Raymond Andrew as an embassy employee happened when Amir came to American Embassy in Pakistan
for consulting his willing and giving petition to adopt Sohrab as his son, but Raymond suggested Amir to give up.
Reymond’s act such suggesting Amir to give up with his adoption petition, and the sentence “I got up”, which comes from Amir, emphasizes his
disagreement, can be seen as the difference or clash of idea between Raymond and Amir.
The explanation above is based on the data number 46 below: “Your petition to adopt this young fellow. Give it up. ...”
“What are you saying, that I should throw him back on the street?” ... I got up.
Hosseini, 2003:288
4.2.2.6 Amir against Omar Faisal
The external conflict experienced by Amir against Omar Faisal happened dealing with the adoption petition Amir tried to make to adopt Sohrab. In this part,
Omar Faisal as an immigration lawyer suggested Amir to relinquish Sohrab to an orphanage as the time Amir needed to adopt Sohrab is too long. Unfortunately as
a person who already promised to Sohrab for not sending him to any orphanage anymore made Amir rejected Omar Faisal suggestion.
Dealing with the explanation before, Amir’s rejection toward Omar Faisal suggestion represents the clash of idea between them. Moreover, Amir’s
sentence such “I don’t want to do that” emphasizes Amir’s disagreement, difference and a clash of idea between him and Omar Faisal.
The explanation above is based on the data number 47 below: “You could relinquish him to an orphanage here, then file
an orphan petition. ...” “I don’t want to do that,” ... “I promised him I wouldn’t
send him back to an orphanage.” Hosseini,
2003:295-296 4.2.2.7 Amir against Sohrab
The last external conflict experienced by Amir was his conflict against Sohrab. This external conflict happened when Amir delivered Omar Faisal
suggestion to send Sohrab to an orphanage and got a rejecting from Sohrab. Delivering Omar Faisal suggestion to Sohrab and got a bad response
from Sohrab as his reaction to ignore Amir’s planning to send Sohrab to an orphanage is a symbol of a clash of idea between Amir and Sohrab. The sentences
