The Kite Runner

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.

The best prize for the kite fighting tournament in "The Kite Runner" is the blue kite, as it symbolizes victory, honor, and redemption. Winning the blue kite represents overcoming challenges and gaining respect among competitors, making it a highly coveted prize in the story.

Soraya is a female given name of Persian origin meaning "princess" or "jewel." It is a common name in various cultures around the world. Soraya Esfandiary-Bakhtiari was the Queen and Empress of Iran as the wife of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi.

In the The Kite Runner book by Khaled Hosseini, Amir steals money and a watch and lets Hassan take the blame.

Assef is the character who beats up Amir in the compound after Amir finds his nephew, Sohrab, in the novel "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini. Assef is a brutal and sadistic character who has a history of violence towards Amir and Hassan.

Ali had polio when he was younger, so his leg got messed up as a result of that.

In English the word translates to what you might call a "boogey man". Basically a scary monster. Some of the children refer to Ali as babalu because of his apperance and because of the way he walks.... He hobbles around because of polio that inflicted him and "left him with a twisted, atrophied right leg that was sallow skin over bone with little in between except a paper-thin layer of muscle"(Khaled Hosseini pg 8)

Hassan tells Amir about the dream they had as kids in order to reconnect with him and possibly bridge the gap that has formed between them. It is a way for Hassan to show his loyalty and affection towards Amir, hoping to rebuild their friendship and trust.

In chapter 11 of "The Kite Runner," the setting shifts to Peshawar, a city in Pakistan near the border with Afghanistan. This change in setting introduces a new environment and cultural context for the characters.

In "The Kite Runner," the character Baba says the line "I opened your letter" to Amir, revealing that he knows about Amir's feelings of betrayal and guilt. Baba's statement marks a pivotal moment in their relationship and sets the stage for important revelations later in the story.

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.

This is just to show how devoted Hassan is to Amir. At one point Amir asks Hassan to eat dirt to prove his loyalty, he says that he would eat dirt over a thousand times for amir but he knows amir wouldn't ever truly have him do it. He is tell Amir that he would do anythign for him and he would do it a thousand time or more.

Amir feels a mix of admiration, fear, and longing towards his father in the early chapters. He wants to gain his father's approval and love, but also resents Baba's expectations and his inability to connect with him. This creates a complex and strained relationship between them.

In the book "Woods Runner," the dogs helped Abner, Samuel, and Annie by alerting them to danger and providing protection in the wilderness. They were also skilled hunters and helped with tracking game for food.

Amir's mother died giving birth to him. This event deeply impacts Amir throughout his life as he struggles with feelings of guilt and inadequacy.

Certainly! An example of assonance in "The Kite Runner" is: "A half smile tugged at the corner of his lips." The repetition of the "uh" sound in "tugged" and "corner" creates an assonance that adds a musical quality to the language.

Setting is important because sometimes it reflects the curent situation of the scene or the emotions of the characters at that particular moment. You could also say settings are important because you can see the contrast between Afghanistan before and Afghanistan after, calm and pleasent at first and a turmoil after, this could represent Amir's life.

1) When Hassan is being raped in the alley by Assef, Amir runs away. He was afraid of what Assef would do to him if he stood up for Hassan. This is betrayal because Hassan continually stands up for Amir, when Amir doesn't so this in return. They are ment to be best friends.

2) Baba had an affair with Alis wife, Sanaubar. Baba is betraying his friend, servant and a person he called his brother. Baba was Hassans biological father, no one knew (other than Rhaim Khan) about this until Amir went back to Afghanistan to save Sohrab. So Baba not only betrayed his friend, but his own sons by not telling them.

Khaled Hosseini is the author of The Kite Runner

In "The Kite Runner," the main competition is the kite-fighting tournament that takes place in Kabul. Participants fly kites and try to cut down each other's kites using a glass-coated string. The story revolves around the relationship between two friends, Amir and Hassan, and how their bond is tested during the kite-fighting competition.

Hassan's letter is important because it serves as a reminder of the deep bond and loyalty Amir shared with Hassan. Reading the letter triggers Amir's guilt, stirring up complex emotions about his betrayal of Hassan and his failure to stand up for him. The letter's contents highlight Amir's internal struggle, as he comes to terms with his past actions and seeks redemption.

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They were reading from Amir`s notebook that Rahim Khan had given him on his thirteenth birthday. This is the notebook Amir keeps all his stories in.

The Kite Runner movie can be purchased from various online platforms such as Amazon, iTunes, Google Play, and streaming services like Netflix or Hulu. It may also be available at retail stores that sell movies and DVDs.

The soccer game in "The Kite Runner" is on pages 57-64 in the paperback edition.