What does Assef give Amir for his birthday?
On Amir's thirteenth birthday, Assef gives him a biography of Hitler. Amir did not like that at all, seeing as it's just another thing that reminds him...
Monday, 11 April 2011
Chapters 6-9 (pp. 48-109)
What is inscribed on the pomegranate tree in the back yard? Why is it significant that Amir tries to pick a fight with Hassan in front of that tree? What ends up happening? Why is that Symbolic?
"Amir and Hassan: Sultans of Kabul" is inscribed in the pomegranate tree. It is significant because the red pomegranates signify blood. Also, it's strange because it's the spot they always spend time together. That;s like their happy spot and Amir just starts pelting Hassan with pomegranates, wanting Hassan to hit him back. This is Amir's way of trying to 'get what he deserves'. Hassan refuses to hit Amir, but instead crushes a pomegranate against his own head, asks if Amir is satisfied and then walks away. This is significant because Hassan AGAIN proves his loyalty to Amir, and Amir is left feeling terrible again.
"Amir and Hassan: Sultans of Kabul" is inscribed in the pomegranate tree. It is significant because the red pomegranates signify blood. Also, it's strange because it's the spot they always spend time together. That;s like their happy spot and Amir just starts pelting Hassan with pomegranates, wanting Hassan to hit him back. This is Amir's way of trying to 'get what he deserves'. Hassan refuses to hit Amir, but instead crushes a pomegranate against his own head, asks if Amir is satisfied and then walks away. This is significant because Hassan AGAIN proves his loyalty to Amir, and Amir is left feeling terrible again.
Chapters 1-5 (pp. 1-47)
Who are Wali and Kamal?
Wali is one of the boys from the neighborhood who helps Assef to rape Hassan. He is also a conformist.
Kamal also helped Assef rape Hassan. He is then raped himself, and becomes a symbol of the brutality that destroys Afghanistan.
Wali is one of the boys from the neighborhood who helps Assef to rape Hassan. He is also a conformist.
Kamal also helped Assef rape Hassan. He is then raped himself, and becomes a symbol of the brutality that destroys Afghanistan.
Thursday, 7 April 2011
Chapters 21-25 (pp. 259-371)
In Chapter 21, Amir finally sees Sohrab and realizes something about the Taliban official. What is it?
When Amir first meets Sohrab (Hassan's son), he comes face to face with the Taliban official, and realizes it's Assef!!
When Amir first meets Sohrab (Hassan's son), he comes face to face with the Taliban official, and realizes it's Assef!!
Chapters 10-14 (pp. 110-194)
What 'weakness' of Amir's does Baba have to apologize for in Chapter 10?
On the ride Baba and Amir took in the cement truck to get accross the border, Amir got very car sick. Baba saw that as a weakness. I think that is absolutely ridiculous and must have made Amir feel incredibly bad.
On the ride Baba and Amir took in the cement truck to get accross the border, Amir got very car sick. Baba saw that as a weakness. I think that is absolutely ridiculous and must have made Amir feel incredibly bad.
Chapters 1-5 (pp. 1-47)
Describe Amir. Why does Baba sometimes hate him?
Amir is a kind natured, intelligent young man, but is 'softer' than Baba is. This causes frustration on Baba's side because he wants his son to be macho, like him! Amir is more artistic and contemplative and definitely not a violent person as a whole. Eventually Baba somewhat accepts Amir as he is.
Amir is a kind natured, intelligent young man, but is 'softer' than Baba is. This causes frustration on Baba's side because he wants his son to be macho, like him! Amir is more artistic and contemplative and definitely not a violent person as a whole. Eventually Baba somewhat accepts Amir as he is.
Chapters 6-9 (pp. 48-109)
What does Amir put under Hassan's mattress? Why does he do it?
Amir puts some money and a watch under Hassan's mattress to get himself in trouble, but to his suprise, Hassan tells Baba that he did do it! Baba forgives him instantly, even though in his opinion, theft is the worst sin of all; the only sin in fact! Hassan has proved his loyalty to Amir yet again.
Amir puts some money and a watch under Hassan's mattress to get himself in trouble, but to his suprise, Hassan tells Baba that he did do it! Baba forgives him instantly, even though in his opinion, theft is the worst sin of all; the only sin in fact! Hassan has proved his loyalty to Amir yet again.
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