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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.
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Why does amir decide to pelt his best friend hassan with pomegranates?
Amir decides to pelt his best friend Hassan with pomegranates as a way to express his pent-up frustration and jealousy. He feels overshadowed by Hassan's loyalty and bravery, especially after witnessing Hassan's unwavering support. This act is also a misguided attempt to provoke a reaction from Hassan, reflecting Amir's internal conflict and desire to assert dominance in their friendship. Ultimately, it signifies Amir's struggle with his own emotions and the complexities of their relationship.
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 how does amir describe his home?
Amir describes his home as if it is beautiful and mostly innocent. He describes the colorful pomegranates and kites, but he also mentions the bullies from whom he must protect himself and Hassan.
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 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.
What page does Amir throw the pomegranate at amir?
In Khaled Hosseini's novel "The Kite Runner," Amir throws a pomegranate at Hassan on page 77 of the 2003 Riverhead Books edition. This moment symbolizes Amir's inner turmoil and guilt, as he struggles with his feelings of jealousy and betrayal towards Hassan. It marks a pivotal point in their relationship and foreshadows the deeper conflicts that will arise later in the story.
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.
