What was special about kite flying in Afghanistan?
1. The speciality of kite flying in Afghanistan was that this tournament was an old winter tradition. When the tournament started then it would last until it got the winning kite flying in the sky . Sometimes it would last daylight and all the people gathered on sidewalks and even on roofs to cheer up for their kids .
What does Amir ask Baba that makes him angry?
What does Amir ask Baba that makes Baba angry? What does Baba say in response? Amir asks Baba if they can get new servants (Ali & Hassan). Baba is furious and tells Amir he will never get new servants.
Why does Sohrab feel dirty?
Amir says Assef deserved more than he got, and Hassan would have been proud of Sohrab for saving Amir’s life. Sohrab is glad his parents cannot see him. The sexual abuse he suffered makes him feel dirty and sinful.
What is the main point of The Kite Runner?
Male Friendship. The Kite Runner focuses nearly exclusively on male relationships. While the relationship between father and son is important to the novel, male friendship is central as well. Amir’s relationship with Hassan is the most obvious example.
What does The Kite Runner teach us?
Khaled Hosseini, the Afghan-American author of the best selling novel “The Kite Runner,” says the story transcends Afghan values. “Guilt, friendship, forgiveness, loss, and desire for atonement, and desire to be better than who you think you are.
Why does Amir get so angry when his father refers to Assef as Assef Jan?
Why does Amir get so angry when his father refers to Assef as Assef Jan? He doesn’t think Assef is worthy to be called that. What gift does Assef give Amir for his birthday? Once Amir is alone he opens the gift, a biography of Hitler, which he throws away.
Why does he mean my life as a ghost?
In chapter 6, how does Amir feel about Hassan? (Think about his conflicted feelings.) Why does he mean “my life as a ghost”? A: Amir is jealous of Hassan because he feels that Baba prefers him. he says his life as a ghost because he feels that he is just ignored.
What is unique about Hassan in general?
Hassan proves himself a loyal friend to Amir repeatedly, defending Amir when he is attacked and always being ready to listen. His defining traits are bravery, selflessness, and intelligence, though his smarts are more instinctual than bookish, largely because he is uneducated.
How is kite fighting important to the Afghan culture?
Kite flying is more than a pastime in Afghanistan it is a cultural obsession. For most of the citizens, inhabiting the city of Kabul, kite running is a form of religious expression. It is a way for the Afghan population to express their country’s culture, and at the same time preserve a sense of honor in the household.
What is Amir’s favorite season?
Young Amir loves winter. Not only does he love the beauty and feel of the snow and sky, but he also loves that school is suspended and he could spend his days playing with Hassan. The chill of the season also brings on a thaw in his relationship with Baba.
Why you should read Kite Runner?
“The Kite Runner” deals with some strong themes that shouldn’t be taken lightly. It addresses friendship, betrayal, guilt and redemption. It shows how these threads can impact your life and that of those around you. It definitely makes you aware of the bigger picture and not simply focusing on what works best for you.
Who is Rahim Khan in Kite Runner?
Rahim Khan is Baba’s best friend and business partner. He’s also the father-figure to Amir. Rahim Khan encourages Amir’s writing, takes care of Baba’s house, brings Hassan back to Kabul, and brings Amir back to Afghanistan.
What does Hassan do that demonstrates that he is a phenomenal Kite Runner?
What does Hassan do that demonstrates that he is a phenomenal kite runner? Hassan knows where the cut down kite will land before it lands.
What is every kid’s favorite season in Kabul?
Winter
What is the most coveted prize for kite runners?
The last fallen kite
Why did Baba and Amir leave Afghanistan?
Baba and Amir leave Afghanistan for the US via Pakistan because of the Soviet invasion. Baba couldn’t stomach the idea of his country being ruined physically and ideologially by the Communists; so he leaves before it is too late. As a capitalistic businessman, his life and Amir’s would have been in danger.