The Kite Runner: Chapter 2 Flashcards

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What quote describes Hassan's distinctive Hazara features?

Like a Chinese doll chiselled from hardwood: his flat and broad nose and slanting, narrow eyes

What quote shows Hassan is submissive to Amir as he asserts his power and influence over him?

But if I asked, really asked, he wouldn't deny me. Hassan never denied me anything

What quote shows Hassan's loyalty to Amir as he protects him from the consequences of his actions?

Never told that the mirror, like shooting walnuts at the neighbour's dog was always my idea

What quote shows Amir's wealth and the vast resources available to him?

Everyone agreed that my father, my Baba, had built the most beautiful house in the Wazir Akbar Khan district, a new and affluent neighbourhood in the northern part of Kabul Signup and view all the answers

What quote shows that Amir's father's priorities are elsewhere as he disregards his son?

He'd close the door, leave me to wonder why it was always grown-ups' time with him Signup and view all the answers

What quote alludes to Amir feeling closer to Khan than his father, showing the distance between them?

I'm in his arms, but it's Rahim Khan's pinky my fingers are curled around Signup and view all the answers

What quote symbolizes Hassan being hidden away by society due to his status as a Hazara?

On the south end of the garden, in the shadows of a loquat tree, was the servants' home, a modest little mud hut Signup and view all the answers

What quote shows how Hassan is disadvantaged by society by his social class, he is confined to a particular way of life?

Hassan to the mud shack where he had been born, and where he'd live his entire life Signup and view all the answers

What quote contrasts Amir's luxurious lifestyle compared to Hassan's poor and simplistic living?

There were two mattresses on opposite sides of the room, a worn Herati rug with frayed edges in between, a three-legged stool and a wooden table in the corner Signup and view all the answers

What quote contrasts the two boys' mothers, as Amir's mother died a virtuous death while giving life and Hassan's mother disgraced society?

My mother haemorrhaged to death during childbirth. Hassan lost his less than a week after he was born. Lost her to a fate most Afghans consider worse than death: She ran off with a clan of travelling singers and dancers Signup and view all the answers

What quote shows Hassan is discriminated and defined by his ethnicity?

You! The Hazara! Signup and view all the answers

What quote shows Amir comforting Hassan after the incident involving the soldiers?

Tears were sliding down his cheeks. I reached across my seat, slung my arm around him, pulled him close Signup and view all the answers

What quote shows Amir's unkindness as he laughs at the expense of Ali's suffering?

That got me giggling. Ali turned around, caught me aping him Signup and view all the answers

What quote shows the oppression of the Hazara is continued by the education system, which neglects their personal history and existence?

School textbooks barely mentioned them and referred to their ancestry only in passing Signup and view all the answers

What quote shows Ali's submissiveness, showing Hassan mirrors Ali's temperament?

Ali never retaliated against any of his tormentors Signup and view all the answers

What quote is ironic as Amir is unable to see the differences between himself and Hassan?

Hassan and I fed from the same breast. We took our first steps on the same lawn in the same yard. And under the same roof we spoke our first words Signup and view all the answers

What quote introduces the narrator's name and reveals the significant impact of Amir on Hassan's life?

His was Amir. My name Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Character Distinctions

Hassan is depicted with distinctive Hazara features, described metaphorically as "Like a Chinese doll chiselled from hardwood" highlighting his unique physical appearance.
His loyalty is evident as he is portrayed as submissive to Amir, with the quote illustrating Hassan's unwavering dedication: "But if I asked, really asked, he wouldn't deny me."

Amir’s wealth is underscored by the acknowledgment of his father's affluent status and the luxurious home in Kabul's Wazir Akbar Khan district.
The stark contrast between Amir's affluent lifestyle and Hassan's modest living is emphasized through descriptions of their respective living conditions.

Family Dynamics and Relationships

Amir's relationship with his father shows emotional distance, as indicated by his father's neglect: "He'd close the door, leave me to wonder why it was always grown-ups' time with him."
A deep connection is revealed through Amir’s feelings towards Rahim Khan, showing a closeness with him that he lacks with his father.

Ethnicity and Discrimination

Hassan's status as a Hazara subjects him to societal discrimination, depicted in the quote "You! The Hazara!" which captures the prejudice he faces.
The narrative reveals the systemic oppression of the Hazara through the educational system, which neglects their history, indicating a broader societal issue.

Maternal Contrast

The contrast between Amir’s and Hassan’s mothers illustrates differing societal perceptions; Amir’s mother is remembered for her virtuous death, while Hassan’s mother is deemed disgraceful for abandoning her child.

Emotional Moments and Interactions

A poignant moment occurs when Amir comforts Hassan after a traumatic encounter with soldiers, highlighting their emotional bond despite societal differences.
Amir's unkindness is reflected when he humorously mocks Ali's suffering, showcasing his moral conflicts and insensitivity.

Shared Childhood

The irony of Amir's obliviousness to his and Hassan’s differences is depicted in their shared experiences, such as breastfeeding and playing in the same yard, revealing the complexity of their relationship.

Significant Poignant Revelations

The quote "His was Amir. My name" signifies the deep impact and interconnection between Amir and Hassan, suggesting that their identities and fates are intertwined despite societal divisions.

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Test your knowledge of Chapter 2 of 'The Kite Runner' with these flashcards. Explore key quotes that highlight character relationships and distinct features. Perfect for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of this poignant novel.