By the time I dragged myself out of bed and went to the bathroom, Hassan had already washed himself, prayed morning namaz with Ali, and prepared breakfast. While I ate and complained about homework, Hassan made my bed, shined my shoes, ironed my suit for the day, packed books and pencils. I could hear him singing to himself in the hall as he ironed, singing old Hazara songs in his nasal voice. Then, Baba and I left in his black Ford Mustang” (23). This excerpt shows very beautifully how Hassan is a hard working, lower class boy who appreciates things and makes the best of his situation, he is bright and awake early, full of energy, singing and enjoying the day he has in front of him, happy to be alive. This also proves the fact that people from the lower class are able to enjoy the little things in life much more than those from the upper class, because they have to work hard and appreciate the things they work hard for. However upper class people can become snobbish and accepting