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.
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.
Amir's family came to know Ali when Baba's fatherly friend, Rahim Khan, brought him to work as their servant. Ali was a Hazara man, which is a minority group in Afghanistan, and was a loyal and trustworthy servant to Baba. Despite their class differences, Ali and Baba had a close and respectful relationship.
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.
General Sahib in "The Kite Runner" is a character who is a friend of Baba's and a prominent figure in the novel's Afghan community. He is protective of his garden, representing the idea of privilege and wealth in society. General Sahib is depicted as a proud and traditional man who values his reputation and status.
Baba sold his car to pay for Hassan's lip surgery in "The Kite Runner."
Amir's hometown in "The Kite Runner" is Kabul, the capital city of Afghanistan.
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He dies of cancer in America.
Baba's name is never given, and neither is Baba's father's (Amir's grandfather). They are only ever referred to as 'Baba', and Amir's grandfather or Baba's father.
Hassan's first word is Amir. Amir does not reveal his name till this point, which shows his underlying guilt because Hassan loves him so much and Amir's betrayal.
In "The Kite Runner," the character Baba says the line "I opened your letter" to Amir, revealing that he knows about Amir's feelings of betrayal and guilt. Baba's statement marks a pivotal moment in their relationship and sets the stage for important revelations later in the story.
In the exposition of "The Kite Runner", it is revealed that Baba is a strong and respected man in the Afghan community, who values courage and honor above all else. He has a complicated relationship with his son, Amir, and holds high expectations for him. Baba is known for his philanthropy and generosity, but also has secrets and regrets from his past that impact his present relationships.