The kite Runner- Analysis and Chapter Summaries Chapter 1 Starts off in the present day when Amir receives a phone call from Rahim Khan in Pakistan telling him that he must go and see him. We are told about the events that made him who he is today and we also find out that the grown up Amir has moved to America. Key quotes: “I became what I am today at the age of twelve.” “there is a way to be good again" “the hard ripped kite runner.” Flashbacks: The story is being told from end point December
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Kite Runner Chapter 5: The chapter begins where the last left off‚ Amir was left speechless after Hassan’s criticism. Before Amir could respond to Hassan’s criticism of his story‚ gunfire erupted outside. The boys huddled together with Ali until Baba came home. For the first time‚ Amir saw fear on his father’s face. He was even glad for the violence for a moment‚ because Baba held him and Hassan close. The events of that night‚ July 17‚ 1973‚ were a precursor to the end of life as Afghanis knew
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Summary Amir recalls an event that happened twenty-six years before‚ when he was still a boy in Afghanistan‚ and says that that made him who he is. He lives in a nice home in Kabul‚ Afghanistan‚ with Baba‚ his father. They have two servants‚ Ali and his son‚ Hassan‚ who are Hazaras. One day‚ Amir and Hassan are playing when they run into three boys‚ the group of Assef. Assef threatens to beat up Amir for hanging around with a Hazara‚ but Hassan uses his slingshot to stop Assef. Hassan’s birthday
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In “The Kite Runner‚” written by Khaled Hosseini‚ tells a vivid story that demonstrates the political and religious discrimination in Afghan society. Concerns about discrimination are reminded to the reader as one reads about the story of two Afghan boys. A major struggle is evident between the two groups in Afghanistan‚ the Pashtuns‚ and the Hazaras. Discrimination sets into place as we learn about the history between the two family lines. On page 9‚ Amir read from a book that says “Pashtuns had
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with very deep personal bonds that can lead to the end of the friendship. In Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini‚ the main character Amir deals with internal conflicts revealing the frailty of his friendship with his childhood friend. Amir runs away from his problems‚ sends his friend away‚ and never puts in In Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini‚ a conflict develops between the main character‚ Amir _____‚ and his best friend from his childhood‚ Hassan __________. In fact‚ Amir and Hassan have a connection
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his followers Kamal and Wali. He was Ali’s son even though later in the novel‚ it is revealed that he is truly the son of Baba and Amir’s brother. Late in the book‚ they allow us to know by saying that there is a special closeness that people who fed from the same breasts share. He was poorly educated and stood up for what he believed in‚ even if it meant dying for it. He always stood up for Amir no matter what the consequence‚ even if its him being raped. In the end of the novel‚ he does get shot for
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Symbolism of the kites There are alot of hidden symbols in the kite runner. The kites are the most important ones. Traditionally‚ kites symbolize both fate and prophecy. However‚ kites symbolize so much more in this novel. The kites represent the class difference between Amir and Hassan - which has a huge effect on their relationship. In kite fighting‚ there is one who controls the kite while the other assists by managing the kite spool. Just as Hassan cleans Amir’s room and makes his breakfast
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The Kite Runner‚ Khaled Hosseini Chapters 1-5 (PP. 1-47) Reading Questions 1. The novel begins with a flashback. What do you think is its purpose? What do you learn about the narrator? The purpose of the book in my opinion is to set up the setting of the main idea of the book and to give the readers Amir’s opinion on his fellow characters‚ so they can see the main idea. You learn about Amir’s life and how this event has affected him. 2. Who is Hassan? Describe him physically. What
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none more so than texts like Khaled Hosseini’s novel‚ The Kite Runner. The book is a retelling of an Afghani boy’s life‚ which addresses the issues of friendship‚ coming of age‚ and the power of the past can have on somebody. The Author’s way of addressing of these issues‚ has significantly shaped my own views‚ specifically how friendship can often be unequal‚ how coming of age can be based upon a specific event‚ and that the actions from the past can haunt you until the day you die. Through Hosseini’s
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childhood was quite different. He grew up in Kabul‚ in Afghanistan and seemingly he was very happy and successful child. In fact‚ he was constantly chasing something he could never get‚ and later on he became a victim of his own memories‚ which haunted him in his adulthood. “Kite Runner” begins “I became what I am today at the age of twelve”. This quote is very significant for understanding the whole novel and Amir’s behavior. As we learn from the book‚ Amir and his servant Hassan were living together
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