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One night soraya and baba are reading something that makes amir cry what were they reading?
Soraya and Baba were reading a letter that Hassan had written to Amir before he passed away. The letter expressed Hassan's forgiveness and love for Amir, causing Amir to break down in tears.
What has amir sacrificed for Baba in The Kite Runner?
Amir sacrifices his own dignity and truthfulness in order to keep a secret hidden from Baba. He also sacrifices his own happiness and relationship with Hassan in order to gain Baba's love and approval.
What does baba then do that shocks amir?
Baba shocks Amir by letting Hassan and Ali stay at the house, as Amir had put the wristwatch and Afghani bills under Hassan's mattress so that when Baba did find out about Hassan's stealing (a trait that Baba once told Amir he would never forgive in a person), Baba would want to push them out. Instead of Baba kicking them out, he forgave Hassan for "stealing" (he only admits stealing from Amir to protect him), and begs them to stay. Hassan and Ali leave the next morning and Baba weeps when they leave.
What does Baba get Amir as a graduation present?
Baba gifts Amir with a red 1976 Mustang as a graduation present. Amir is thrilled by this thoughtful gift and it symbolizes Baba's love and pride in his son's accomplishments.
What type of refugees are Baba and Amir?
Baba and Amir are Afghan refugees who flee to the United States to escape the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.
What weakness of amir does baba have to apologize for in chapter 10?
Nausea, Amir kept getting sick on the truck when fleeing Afghanistan
Two examples of what amir remembers about his father's loyalty to hassan which now makes sense?
Amir remembers how his father, Baba, risked his reputation and safety to save Hassan from harm at the kite-fighting tournament, displaying his loyalty to Hassan despite the societal divide. Amir recalls how Baba treated Hassan with affection and fairness, providing for him, defending him, and standing up for him, which shows his unwavering loyalty towards Hassan even though Amir didn't fully understand it at the time.
In The Kite Runner What is Baba's Name and Baba's father name?
In "The Kite Runner," Baba's full name is Ali. His father's name is Sanaubar.
How do Amir and Baba travel to Pakistan?
In a truck.
Why does Amir tell Baba he thinks he has cancer?
Amir tells Baba he thinks he has cancer as an attempt to explain his recent behaviors and to seek forgiveness for keeping secrets about Hassan's assault from Baba. Amir believes that by sharing this news, Baba might understand the guilt and burden he has been carrying.
Why did amir say to baba you think you have sataran in The Kite Runner?
Amir says this to Baba in "The Kite Runner" because he believes that Baba is being hypocritical. Baba expects his son to be honest and upstanding, yet he himself hides a dark secret from his past. By referencing the word "sataran," which means noble in Farsi, Amir is calling out Baba's moral double standard.
What did Baba and Amir do to supplement their income?
Baba and Amir ran a flea market stand selling used merchandise to supplement their income. Baba also fixed appliances and did gardening work for others. Amir worked odd jobs, tutoring students and editing manuscripts.
