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Hassan's first word is amir
In the story when amir is narrorating, he explains what they're first words were and he says Hassan's'"was amir'"(Hossieni 10). This evidance is showing us how signifigant amir and Hassan's relaionship is. because the first thing Hassan ever said was Amir, proving that their relationship is very powerful, and they share a very special bond. -
The soldiers make fun of Hassan.
a soilder states,"i knew your mother, did you know thtat? I knew her real good. I took her from behind the creek over there"(Hosseini 7). This event is signifigant because Hassan never knew his mother, when he was born she took off, and refused to even touch him, so Hassan must have been embarrased because this could be one of the only thing he knows about his mother. Furthermore, Hassan shoulnd't hear about his mothr in this way because he never knew her and this is a bad way of fiding out. -
Amir being proud that Baba is his father
Amir states, "everyone wold see that he was my father, my Baba"(Hosseini 15). This quotation exposes us to how much Amir really does appriciate his father, and how much he loves him. Moreover, Amir looks up to his father nbeacause of how much of a role model he is to everyone, and Amir really wants to be accepted by him. -
The gunfire shots
Amir statres, "somewhere glass shattered an someone shouted"(hosseini 35). This event is signifigant because the gunfire was portrayed as someone being shot, which lets us realize what Hassan and amir go throuugh in thier home. Also we see how dangerous and unexpected living where they are can be and thats one of the first times were exposed to dannger in the town. -
Kite flying contest
Amir states,"Flying kites not running them"(Hosseini 49), proving his excitement for the race. This event is signifugant because Amir feels that if he wins it he willl win over baba. The only thing he has ever wanted was to feel respected and accepted by baba and the kite race is a way of doing so. -
Hassan getting raped
"Assef knelt down behind hassan, put his hands on hassan's hips and lifted his bare buttox"(Hossieni 75), implying that assef is raping hassan. This is one of the most important parts of the book because, it effected Hassan so much, that he never smiled afain. Furthermore, Hassan was so violated that it effects his behavior in the rest of the book. -
Amir watching Hassan getting rapes and not dooing anything.
Amir states,"in the end, i ran,"(hoissieni 77). This quotation is showing how Amir watched Hassan getting raped from a distance but didn't do anything about it. He had the oppurtunity to save hassan, like hassan saved him, however he didn't and that shows how Amir is basically throwing away their whole relationship. -
Amir runining him and Hassans relationship
Amir says"for a week, i barely saw Hassan"(Hosseini 80) . This quotations is showing how amir's actions runied him and his so called best frinds relationship. He had the option tp save hassan, but he didnt and thats important because it shows us what type of person Amir really is, and how he is careless for everyone accept himself. -
Amir asking if they are going to get new servants.
Amir asks baba,"have you ever thought of getting new servants"(hosseini 90). this is showing that Amir doesn't want to be around Hassan anymire because the guilt is to much for him to handle. -
Baba and Amir move to America
This event is significant because it signifies a big change in Baba and Amir's life. It will change because their socialeconomic status will change, and life will be really different. Furthermore, baba and Amir will have to deal with a huge change in their lives and that means that they will have to try to adjust in a new lifestyle. -
Hassan protecting Amir
Assef is ready to beat up Amir when Haassan pulls out his slingshot, asssef says" put it down you motherless hazara"(Hosseini 42). Hassan cares for amir so much that he would risk his own life just to save Amirs. Furthurmore we see just hoe strong HHassan cares for Amir even if it is not displayed often. -
us becoming militaily involved
The unites states has been militarily involved in afghanistan since 2001. -
Invasiom
the invasion sucseeded in dislodging Al Queda & removin g taliban from power -
Period: to
withdraw
plans called for american combat forces to begin withdrawing from afghanistan in the summer.