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When Amir discovers that Hassan is his half-brother, it shatters his understanding of their past and deepens his feelings of guilt and betrayal. This revelation highlights the complex dynamics of their relationship, as Amir grapples with the implications of their shared bloodline and the injustices that Hassan faced. It forces Amir to confront his own moral failures and the societal divisions that have defined their lives, ultimately driving him toward a path of redemption.
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What contrast is made between amir and hassan?
Amir is selfish and Hassan is humble and loyal to Amir. Hassan is a Hazara, Amir is a pashtun. Amir is granted to right to get an education, Hassan is not.
In The Kite Runner when Amir discovers that Hassan is his half-brother his guilt?
Amir feels immense guilt and remorse upon discovering that Hassan is his half-brother, as he realizes that Baba had kept this crucial truth from him. This revelation deepens Amir's sense of betrayal towards both Hassan and Baba, and raises questions about his own privilege and cowardice in the way he treated Hassan. The revelation ultimately prompts Amir to seek redemption and make amends for his past actions.
How is hassan related to amir?
Actually, they are half brothers. Amir had found out that when Rahim Khan had hinted that Ali was not Hassan's father but Baba was (which explains why Baba had a closer relationship to Hassan and Amir).
What happens to hassen when he runs the blue kite for amir?
Hassan retrieves the blue kite for Amir during the kite running tournament in Kabul. However, the betrayal and assault by Assef, backed by his friends, leads to Hassan's traumatic experience as he is physically and emotionally hurt. This event significantly impacts Hassan and Amir's friendship, ultimately leading to their separation.
What does amir do to get ali and hassan in trouble?
Amir frames Hassan for stealing money and a watch, knowing that Hassan will take the blame to protect him. Amir stands by and does nothing to stop it, thus indirectly getting both Ali and Hassan in trouble.
Why did Amir throw pomegranates at Hassan?
Amir threw pomegranates at Hassan out of frustration and jealousy stemming from their complex relationship and his own insecurities about his father's affection for Hassan. This act was an expression of Amir's conflicting emotions and desire to hurt Hassan in the heat of the moment.
What did amir carve on the pomegranate tree?
Amir and Hassan, the sultans of Kabul
What do Hassan and Ali give Amir for his birthday?
Hassan and Ali give Amir a leather-bound notebook for his birthday.
What was amirs first word in The Kite Runner?
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.
How was amir responsible for the flight of ali and hassan?
Amir put his watch and some money in Hassan's mattress. Hassan found these items and told Ali about how he got raped while Amir hid and watched, so they left Kabul.
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.
In The Kite Runner what are three instances where amir feels or shows jealousy toward haasan?
well i don't know three.. but i know one seeing as I've only had to read till chapter 5 so far but 1. when Baba tells amir to ask hassan to go with them to the lake..Amir says Hassan cant but in reality amir didnt want hassan to go because of the last time when hassan skipped a rock 2 times more than amir and baba praised him for that and amir didnt like that.
