What are some allusions in The Kite Runner?

Answer 1

In chapter 9 on page 105, after Amir plants his watch and money under Hassan's bed, he states: "I loved him in that moment, love him more than I'd loved anyone and I wanted to tell them that I was the snake in the grass." This alludes to the snake in the grass in the Garden of Eden, who decieved Eve into eating the forbidden fruit. In the book, Amir decieves his father into believing that hassan took the watch. This is a biblical allusion. Hope I've helped :)

Answer 2

Some allusions in "The Kite Runner" include references to the Great Gatsby, Shakespeare's tragedies like Hamlet and Othello, and the story of Cain and Abel from The Bible. These allusions help deepen the themes of betrayal, guilt, redemption, and the complexities of friendship and family dynamics in the novel.

Answer 3

"Monkey see monkey do." "Like father like son." "The apple does not fall far from the tree."

Answer 4

on page 110, the very beginning explains the appearance of the women sitting across from Amir in a way to indicate the seriousness of both of their conditions

Answer 5

similes and metaphore