That wasn't a joke, he wrestled bears. he had scars on his back to prove it.
-In his lifetime Baba had indeed wrestled actual bears. But in chapter 13 Amir views Baba's accomplishments as "bears" in which he had defeated and the cancer, leaving Afghanistan, etc as Baba's loses. But as stated by Amir Baba lost on his on terms and in some cases as he did with the cancer, he lost with a smile.
In the book "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini, Baba wrestled with both literal bears in an empty zoo and metaphorical "bears" in his personal life - representing his struggles, fears, and inner demons. The Wrestling scene with the bears serves as a powerful metaphor for Baba's internal battles and emotional conflicts.
Baba sold his car to pay for Hassan's lip surgery in "The Kite Runner."
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He dies of cancer in America.
In "The Kite Runner," Baba's full name is Ali. His father's name is Sanaubar.
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Stupid - For not telling Baba why he left.
The brass knuckles symbolize Baba in "The Kite Runner." They represent his strength, protectiveness, and willingness to fight for what is right. Baba's gift of the brass knuckles to Amir is a physical representation of his desire to instill these qualities in his son.
In "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini, Baba does not sleep with Sanaubar. Sanaubar is actually the mother of Hassan, Baba's servant and Amir's half-brother. There is a strained relationship between Baba and Sanaubar due to her abandoning Hassan when he was young.
In the book "The Kite Runner" Baba is diagnosed with lung cancer. His decision is to refuse treatment.
Baba refuses chemotherapy in "The Kite Runner" because he feels that the treatment is a sign of weakness and goes against his pride and values. Additionally, Baba may also fear the side effects and discomfort associated with chemotherapy.
Baba doesn't like America. His political views cause tension.
In "The Kite Runner," Amir's real father is Baba, who is a wealthy and influential man in Kabul. Hassan's father, named Ali, works as a servant for Baba's family and is not related to Amir biologically.