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This cliché is used right after Amir finds out that Baba fathered Hassan. He makes the connection that he, like his father, betrayed his best friend for selfish personal motives. Baba betrayed Ali by fathering Hassan, his selfish motives was the sensual allure of Ali's wife. Amir betrays Hassan by leaving him the alley to be raped by Assef after the kite tournament.
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What is an example of verbal irony in The Kite Runner?
Amir's teacher says," Avoid cliches like the plague." It's ironic because that line is used so often, its a cliche.
Who is the father of gajal?
amir khushrow
What is the meaning of Amir's dream about his father wrestling the bear?
In Amir's dream, he believes he is seeing his father wrestle a bear. in the end, he realizes it is he that wrestles the bear, and wins. There are several existing theories on the meaning of Amir's dream. One of the most popular is that Amir is actually wrestling with his father and his father's sins. Another theory is winning the fight brings Amir into manhood, and finally on equal terms as his father.
What did Amir's father build during Amir's early childhood in the book The Kite Runner?
Amir's father built an orphanage in Kabul during Amir's early childhood in the book The Kite Runner. This orphanage was established to provide a home and support for orphaned children in need.
What is Amir's relationship like with Baba in The Kite Runner?
Although wealthy and well provided for, Amir feels an emotional disconnection from his father, Baba. He senses his fathers detachment came about because his mother was killed during childbirth, delivering him. Since he doesn't have Baba's love, Amir is resentful of anyone his father shows kindness or affection for.
How did hassan come into amir life?
Hassan is Amir's half brother. Hassan's father, Ali, was like a brother to Baba so he lived with Baba. However, Baba impreganated Ali's wife and had Hassan who became good friends with Amir.
In The Kite Runner. What does amir tell his father he wants to study in college?
Amir tells his father that he wants to study writing in college, specifically creative writing. This is a departure from his father's expectations, as he had hoped Amir would pursue a career in law or business.
Who is father of Babur?
Name of Babur's father was Umar Sheykh Mirza. He was the Amir of Farghana.
What was amir dislike and like in The Kite Runner?
Amir dislikes the guilt he carries for betraying his friend Hassan, as well as the strained relationship with his father. He likes writing and briefly enjoying kite flying competitions with Hassan.
What did the bears symbolize in the kite runner?
The bears symbolized Amir's love and admiration for his father, Baba. This is because Amir saw his father as very brave and courageous man, which was unlike him. This made him admire it more trying to be as manly as his father.
What does amir ask his father while planting tulips?
Amir asks his father if the new tulip bulbs would grow in time for the new year. He is concerned about the timing of the tulip's growth and maturity.
In chapter 6 of The Kite Runner why does Amir feel like a ghost in his own home?
"This is because Baba never really acknowledged Amir as a man in his house. Baba had a way of distancing himself from Amir that made Amir feel like a "ghost". Since childhood Amir would try to gain his father's attention and respect but always felt invisible." From Gradesaver.com
