![]() ![]() ![]() The first occurs during Amir's discussion of kite fighting. Two seemingly minor lines actually have great importance. Yet, Hassan seems to be too good to be true Hassan seems to live for others Hassan is an ideal friend and brother. This is another example of appearance versus reality, which is another prevalent motif in the novel. Forcing himself to smile indicates that Amir is not really happy. Amir explicitly mentions Hassan's loyalty and his own integrity, again explicitly mentioning two important thematic topics of The Kite Runner.Īnother interesting juxtaposition is the comparison of smiles: Amir's smile is forced, whereas Hassan's is natural. Amir's jealousy and confusion with regard to the nature of relationships - his with Hassan, Hassan's with Ali, Baba's with Ali, and most important, Baba's with Hassan - are indicative of his struggle with truthfulness and the aftereffects that Amir's actions (and lack thereof) have on all of these relationships. The most significant line in the chapter may be when Hassan asks Amir, "Would I ever lie to you?" Not only does it address the thematic topic of truthfulness, but it also illustrates the difference between the two characters. Hosseini continues to add to the suspense even as he moves steadily toward the revelation. And it is not too far-fetched to expect the incident to occur during the running of a kite, based on the title of the book as well as the fact that Amir just revealed that kite fighting occurs during the winter. Based on the information Amir has already supplied, Hassan is probably involved in the incident that has been hinted at since the opening line of The Kite Runner. Hassan is clearly identified as the kite runner - and readers need to be asking themselves whether this novel about Hassan rather than Amir. The first episode serves as the exposition to the chapter, transitioning from the growing-up narrative to the specifics of kite flying, returning to one of the most important symbols in the text - the kite. The section closes with Hassan stating he likes where he lives because "it's my home."Īlthough this is a short chapter, many significant things occur in the four episodes. ![]() Later, Baba comments about the jealousy many Afghanis have when people assert that Iran is becoming a world power and Afghanistan is remaining a two-bit player in the world market, claiming he would rather be hurt by the truth than find comfort in a lie. In the final section, historical information about most Iranians being Shi'a Muslims is revealed during the night before the tournament. Four days prior to the start of the tournament, Baba hints that Amir might win the tournament this year. The third section of this chapter mentions the winter of 1975 as Amir reveals this is the last time he sees Hassan run a kite. At the end of this episode - in an aside - Amir questions the existence of God. Hassan not only answers but also is able to challenge Amir's integrity with his own reply, questioning if Amir would ever ask such a thing. One time, while waiting for a kite to land, Amir turns a simple little comment made by Hassan, "I'd sooner eat dirt" into a challenge of the hierarchy and nature of their relationship. The last fallen kite of the tournament is the most coveted prize. The assistant to the kite fighter, Hassan to Amir, holds the spool and feeds the line, and chases the kites that have been cut down - hence the name, the kite runner. Hassan and Amir are better kite fighters than kite makers, and Baba always purchases identical kites for both Amir and Hassan. Kites are flown, and their strings, coated with glass, enable flyers to be victorious in their fights. The next section describes the kite-fighting tournaments. Kites, according to Amir, are the only things that connect him to his father. And it mentions the flying and running of kites. The first section mentions the winter and how the schools shut down during the icy season. Chapter 6 is divided into four shorter sections.
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