Before the Kellners are meant to leave, Darius goes to Sohrab’s house to give him a farewell present–green cleats. He also gives Darius a football jersey and lets him borrow his cleats. Sohrab is a good friend and the two have a special place on the roof of a bathroom. Darius’ grandfather’s condition is getting worse. Darius tells Sohrab about his depression and feeling left out. Sohrab introduces Darius to football and joins their family on their trips to Persepolis and historic sites. He’s Baháí, a persecuted religion in Iran. Darius is introduced to Sohrab, a neighbour, whose father is in jail. His grandfather doesn’t understand why he has to take medication for depression.

Laleh knows how to speak Farsi but he can’t which isolates him. When Darius arrives in Iran (his first time), he feels out of place. Darius’ grandfather has a brain tumour so they decide to visit him in Iran. Shirin video calls her family in Iran every week.

The Kellners follow many Persian customs. Darius is bullied and picked on at school and doesn’t feel Stephen supports him. Darius is overweight and has depression which he inherited from his father and they both take medication for it.

His mother, Shirin, is an Iranian immigrant while his father, Stephen, has perfect European looks. He’s got a sister named Laleh in the second grade. When Darius Kellner’s grandfather becomes sicker, his family decide to visit their extended family in Iran.ĭarius Glover Kellner is a sophomore in Portland.

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