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1980-2001
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The Flashback
Amir has a flashback of Hassan and realizes that he misses him greatly. This is important because it shows how Amir actually cares about Hassan. -
The Ride
Baba and Amir ride from Kabul to Jalalabad. This is important to the plot because it starts their journey away from Kabul. -
The Choke
Baba chokes Karim. This is important to the story because it shows how Baba is fed up with the Russian invasion. -
The Suicide
Kamal's father shoots himself in the car because Kamal dies. This is important to the novel because it shows how Amir has to go through life changing events. -
The Evacuation
Amir and Baba leave Jalalaban for Pakistan because of the Soviet Invasion. This is important to the novel because it shows them leaving for America. -
Fairmont, California
Amir and Baba move to Fairmont, California. This is important to the novel because it shows how Amir is trying to forget his past in Afghanistan and start a whole new life. -
Graduation
Amir graduates from high school in America. This is important to the novel because it shows how Amir is off to a new life in America. -
Cancer
Baba is diagnosed with cancer. This is imortant to the novel because Amir's life will change completely with Baba seriously ill. -
Marriage
Baba gives Amir permission to marry Soraya. This is important to the novel because Amir will finally have a chance to start a family in America. -
Death
Baba dies of cancer. This is important to the novel because Baba was Amir's father and Amir finally became close with Baba. Now since Baba died, Amir will have no one to look to for help. -
Novel
Amir publishes his first novel. -
Infertile
Amir learns he is infertile and can never have children. -
The call
Rahim Khan calls Amir in California from Pakistan. He tell him that there is a way to be good again. This is important to the novel because Amir had a rough past and he wants to try and change his past. -
Returns to Pakistan
Amir leaves to go back to Pakistan.