Kite Runner Chapter 25 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does Amir do for Sohrab?

Prays for him and Amir has not prayed in fifteen years.

What did Sohrab do?

Cut himself with a razor. His eyes looked lifeless like a lamb's.

What does Amir dream?

Dr. Nawaz is Raymond Andrews. Andrews cocks his head and narrows his eyes.

What does Amir buy Sohrab?

A Shahnamah because he used to read it to Sohrab. Signup and view all the answers

What does Sohrab want?

His old life back with his mom, dad, and Sasa. Signup and view all the answers

What happens when Amir, Soraya, and Sohrab are in San Francisco?

9/11. Signup and view all the answers

What do Amir and Soraya do?

Become managers of a hospital project with a small hospital near the Afghan-Pakistani border. Signup and view all the answers

What did Baba get so annoyed by in America?

The flies. Signup and view all the answers

What do Amir and Sohrab do?

Cut a kite and Sohrab smiles at this moment. Signup and view all the answers

What is Sohrab like during the first seven months in San Francisco?

Silence. He avoids eye contact with Soraya and keeps to himself. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to General Taheri when he comes to visit?

He worries about what he should say when people ask about a Hazara boy staying with Amir and Soraya. Signup and view all the answers

What is Amir's reaction to General Taheri's worry?

Amir is angered and says that General Taheri will never call him a Hazara boy again, and he has a name, Sohrab. Signup and view all the answers

Why do Afghans gather at Lake Elizabeth Park?

To celebrate Afghan New Year's day, the Sawl-e-Nau. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Amir's Relationship with Sohrab

Amir prays for Sohrab, marking his first prayer in fifteen years, reflecting a significant emotional change.
Sohrab self-harms with a razor, depicting deep emotional distress; his eyes are described as lifeless, resembling that of a lamb.

Amir's Inner Conflict

Amir dreams of Dr. Nawaz, who is unsettlingly identified as Raymond Andrews, indicating unresolved issues and perhaps guilt.

Moments and Memories

Amir buys Sohrab a Shahnamah, a cherished text he used to read to him, symbolizing their bond and Amir's desire to reconnect.

Sohrab's Longing

Sohrab expresses a desire to return to his past life with his parents and Sasa, highlighting his trauma and loss.

Impact of 9/11

The events of September 11 occur while Amir, Soraya, and Sohrab are in San Francisco, illustrating the pervasive impact of global events.

Humanitarian Efforts

Amir and Soraya manage a hospital project near the Afghan-Pakistani border, providing medical care, particularly for land mine injuries.

Cultural Adjustments

Baba had a notable dislike for flies upon moving to America, showcasing cultural acclimatization challenges.

Bonding Through Tradition

Amir and Sohrab share a moment of joy when they cut a kite together, bringing a rare smile to Sohrab's face, symbolizing hope and connection.

Sohrab's Struggles

During the first seven months in San Francisco, Sohrab remains silent, avoids eye contact, and walks cautiously, embodying trauma. He sleeps excessively, indicating a need for escape.

General Taheri's Concerns

General Taheri visits and is anxious about explaining Sohrab's presence to others, reflecting societal prejudices regarding ethnicity.

Amir's Defiance

Amir reacts fiercely to General Taheri's concerns, asserting Sohrab's name and identity, rejecting labels based on ethnicity.

Community Celebration

Afghans gather at Lake Elizabeth Park to celebrate the Afghan New Year (Sawl-e-Nau), coinciding with the opening of their pediatric unit at the hospital, fostering a sense of community and shared heritage.

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Test your knowledge on Chapter 25 of 'The Kite Runner' with these flashcards. Explore key events and character actions as well as significant themes from this chapter. Perfect for studying and reviewing important concepts.