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Amir might wish he had a scar like Hassan because scars can be a symbol of bravery and resilience. Hassan's scar was a physical mark of the sacrifices he had made, and Amir may envy that visible reminder of his friend's strength and loyalty. Additionally, a scar could serve as a way for Amir to connect more deeply with Hassan and their shared past experiences.
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How did hassan come into amir life?
Hassan is Amir's half brother. Hassan's father, Ali, was like a brother to Baba so he lived with Baba. However, Baba impreganated Ali's wife and had Hassan who became good friends with Amir.
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.
What role did assef play in The Kite Runner?
Bullying Amir and Hassan. He hated Hazaras like Ali and Hassan and like Hitler's extermination, believed in killing them all. In the end of the book, Assef is the man at the stadium in white with the sunglasses. He "owns" Hassan's son, Sohrab and sexual abuses him. Assef fights with Amir and Sohrab shoots his eye out with a sling shot. Amir and Sohrab escape.
What was amir dislike and like in The Kite Runner?
Amir dislikes the guilt he carries for betraying his friend Hassan, as well as the strained relationship with his father. He likes writing and briefly enjoying kite flying competitions with Hassan.
What does Ali tell Amir about what Hassan does all the time now?
Ali tells Amir that Hassan mostly runs errands and does chores for him now, as he is getting older and can no longer do physical work like he used to.
What is the significance of the two memories and dreams presented on pages 73-74 of The Kite Runner?
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).
Who is farzana in The Kite Runner?
Farid is a man who drove Amir to Kabul and around Afganistan to search for Hassan's son. When they first meet Farid doesnt like Amir because he thinks Amir is only there to sell his father's property and leave for America
How does amir test hassan's loyalty in Kite Runner?
Amir resents Hassan because at certain occasions Baba, his father shows more love to Hassan .Amir doesn't really hate Hassan, it's just that he is jealous of him and cannot tolerate to see his father loving Hassan more who is the son of their servant actually instead of his own son.
Is Hassan a foil character in The Kite Runner?
Hassan is indeed a foil character in The Kite Runner. He is Amir's foil, his qualities of honesty, courageouness and loyalty are prominent. They further highlight Amir's cowardice, his conniving ways, and his need to do whatever it takes to get Baba's affections. Though Amir is the protagonist in this work, and we're supposed to want him to come through victorious, it's hard with a character like Hassan under his wing. Their situations almost make you hate Amir. Without Hassan being so pure, readers might be able to more readily relate to Amir yet his intentions come across as more and more evil. Housseini made a perfect pair, like the Jesus, God's beloved Son and Lucifer, the Angel who fell from His graces.
How would you describe hassans personality in The Kite Runner?
Farzana
How are Amir and his father Baba different?
because he feel guilty about fathering. Baba feels as if he has failed in creating a "perfect" son - a son who is exactly like he was. Amir is the complete opposite of Baba in his childhood: Amir didn't do anything physical, he didn't stand up for anything, he was weak and cowardly. This shames Baba.
Hod does the cliche Like father like son relate to baba and amir?
This cliché is used right after Amir finds out that Baba fathered Hassan. He makes the connection that he, like his father, betrayed his best friend for selfish personal motives. Baba betrayed Ali by fathering Hassan, his selfish motives was the sensual allure of Ali's wife. Amir betrays Hassan by leaving him the alley to be raped by Assef after the kite tournament.
