1. How has the relationship between Amir and Hassan changed? Explain
It has deteriorated beyond all recognition. Due to Amir failing to be accountable for what happened and what he saw, it has ripped a chasm between the two former friends. Amir is the one that is keeping a distance from Hassan. Hassan somewhat "gets over" what had happened and tries to reengage interaction with Amir, but Amir pushes him away because of his selfishness and guild.
It has deteriorated beyond all recognition. Due to Amir failing to be accountable for what happened and what he saw, it has ripped a chasm between the two former friends. Amir is the one that is keeping a distance from Hassan. Hassan somewhat "gets over" what had happened and tries to reengage interaction with Amir, but Amir pushes him away because of his selfishness and guild.
2. Who is the Christ-like figure in this novel? Who slaughters him?
Hassan is undoubtedly the Christ figure in this novel and he is slaughtered by Assef.
Hassan is undoubtedly the Christ figure in this novel and he is slaughtered by Assef.
3. What is the significance of the pomegranate tree? Make a list of all the chapters from HRLLP that relates to The Kite Runner and explain each one.
The pomegranate tree is significant to the story due to its role that it plays in symbolizing the relationship of Amir and Hassan, growing and full of life. It represents what they have in common despite their differences, and even serves as a communion between them.
Chapter 1- Amir embarks on a quest in order to win the heart of Baba.
Chapter 2- Amir and Hassan share a bond of communion under the pomegranate tree by sharing its fruit.
Chapter 5- Many different stories are given a new identity, such as the ones that Amir reads about. Hassan is also an allusion to the Bible.
Chapter 7- Hassan is expresses as a Christ figure, and many aspects of honor and virtue are withheld by him as he represents the servant's heart.
Chapter 11- Both types of violence are expressed in this novel, the physical violence brought about by another character, Assef, and the violence brought about by characters, Hassan could not do anything about Assef and his goons. The only way that the second violence could have been prevented would have been if Amir had stepped in and stood up for Hassan.
Chapter 12- Many objects in this novel are used as symbols, and new ones are introduced quite frequently.
Chapter 14- Hassan is a Christ figure, in which the moment he expresses this trait he is also "slaughtered" shortly after.
Chapter 15- The kite fighting tournament is representative of this chapter in HRLLP. The kite tournament is a physical representation of flight, not by a person, that will allow a freedom and an escape from the relationship that Amir previously shared with Baba.
Chapter 19- The location of the characters plays a huge role in how certain ethnicity groups or people are treated due to how the culture is. Activities that the people participate in also reflect this culture nicely.
Chapter 20- The seasons in the book correspond with the "seasons" that Amir and Hassan's relationship are going through.
Chapter 21- Hassan's cleft lip indicates not only a mark for greatness but also a mark of the persecution that will accompany him his entire life.
Chapter 24- Ali's disfiguring that is caused by the polio he endured goes beyond wounding him in a physical way, but also contributes to his mental torment from others.
The pomegranate tree is significant to the story due to its role that it plays in symbolizing the relationship of Amir and Hassan, growing and full of life. It represents what they have in common despite their differences, and even serves as a communion between them.
Chapter 1- Amir embarks on a quest in order to win the heart of Baba.
Chapter 2- Amir and Hassan share a bond of communion under the pomegranate tree by sharing its fruit.
Chapter 5- Many different stories are given a new identity, such as the ones that Amir reads about. Hassan is also an allusion to the Bible.
Chapter 7- Hassan is expresses as a Christ figure, and many aspects of honor and virtue are withheld by him as he represents the servant's heart.
Chapter 11- Both types of violence are expressed in this novel, the physical violence brought about by another character, Assef, and the violence brought about by characters, Hassan could not do anything about Assef and his goons. The only way that the second violence could have been prevented would have been if Amir had stepped in and stood up for Hassan.
Chapter 12- Many objects in this novel are used as symbols, and new ones are introduced quite frequently.
Chapter 14- Hassan is a Christ figure, in which the moment he expresses this trait he is also "slaughtered" shortly after.
Chapter 15- The kite fighting tournament is representative of this chapter in HRLLP. The kite tournament is a physical representation of flight, not by a person, that will allow a freedom and an escape from the relationship that Amir previously shared with Baba.
Chapter 19- The location of the characters plays a huge role in how certain ethnicity groups or people are treated due to how the culture is. Activities that the people participate in also reflect this culture nicely.
Chapter 20- The seasons in the book correspond with the "seasons" that Amir and Hassan's relationship are going through.
Chapter 21- Hassan's cleft lip indicates not only a mark for greatness but also a mark of the persecution that will accompany him his entire life.
Chapter 24- Ali's disfiguring that is caused by the polio he endured goes beyond wounding him in a physical way, but also contributes to his mental torment from others.
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