What is the significance of the two memories and dreams presented on pages 73-74 of The Kite Runner?

Answer 1

1.Memory: The first memory indicates of their bond of "brotherhood" because they drank from the same breast signifying how "strong" their bond is.

2. Memory: In the second memory, the old man "sees" something ominous in Hassan's future ( the rape possibly) so he gives back the rupria. Amir pulls back his hand because he doesn't want to hear possible bad things occurring in his life.

3. Dream: Amir is alone in the snow with no one to help, just like Hassan in the alley, but in Amir's dream he gets help by and unknown person (possibly Hassan) with injured hands (allusion to Jesus and the stigmata), but in Hassan's case Amir doesn't know if he would help Hassan or leave.

Regarding the allusion to Jesus: Hassan is sacrificing himself for someone else, just like Jesus. If the hand was Hassan's it only strengthens the allusion of Jesus with his nailed palms (stigmata).

Answer 2

On pages 73-74 of The Kite Runner, the two memories and dreams presented underscore the guilt and longing that protagonist Amir feels towards his childhood friend Hassan. The memory of Amir throwing pomegranates at Hassan and then his recurring dream of being pursued by a faceless monster reflect Amir's internal conflict and remorse over betraying Hassan, highlighting the complexities of their relationship and Amir's desire for redemption.