The Kite Runner Chapter 21 Flashcards

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What does Amir see hanging in front of a restaurant as he drives away from the orphanage?

a body that is hanging

What is the purpose of the body hanging in front of the restaurant?

To remind anyone of what will happen to them if they defy the Taliban orders

What is a man selling on the street?

his artificial leg

What does Amir think he will use the money for?

for food for his family Signup and view all the answers

What memory does Amir have when he arrives at his old neighborhood?

a memory of finding a turtle with Hassan, painting its shell red, and marching it around like they are discoverers of a new species Signup and view all the answers

How has his neighborhood fared in terms of its condition?

It's much better than the rest of Kabul Signup and view all the answers

What condition is the family's house?

it's in disrepair Signup and view all the answers

What does he see still carved on the pomegranate tree?

"Amir and Hassan The Sultans of Kabul" Signup and view all the answers

Do they stay in the family house?

False Signup and view all the answers

What do Amir and Farid talk about?

Amir shares the conveniences of American life; Farid talks about his experience as a soldier and Kabul's lack of electricity Signup and view all the answers

What do they bond over?

Over jokes about the bumbling cleric Signup and view all the answers

What do they do the next day?

they go to Ghazi stadium Signup and view all the answers

What shape is the stadium in?

the lush green grass that Amir remembers is now just dirty Signup and view all the answers

What is the half-time show?

The stoning of a man and woman accused of adultery Signup and view all the answers

What are the two big holes in the ground for?

They are going to stone people convicted of adultery Signup and view all the answers

What does Amir remember about what his dad said about if the mullahs take over Afghanistan?

"God help us all if Afghanistan ever falls into their hands" Signup and view all the answers

Who stones the adulterers to death?

the Talib official (in glasses) that they are waiting to meet; then all the other Talibs come over and bury them Signup and view all the answers

What nickname do they come up for the Talib official?

John Lennon because he is wearing John Lennon style sunglasses Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chapter 21 Summary

Amir sees a body hanging outside a restaurant, serving as a grim reminder of Taliban consequences for defiance.
The hanging body functions as a warning to the public regarding Taliban order violations.
A man on the street is selling his artificial leg, highlighting the dire economic conditions.
Amir contemplates using the money he has for food to support his family.
Arriving in his childhood neighborhood, Amir recalls a time with Hassan, painting a turtle's shell and pretending to discover a new species.
Despite the damage in Kabul, Amir’s old neighborhood remains in comparatively better condition.
The family house is found in disrepair, reflecting the neglect of the years.
Amir notices his and Hassan's names carved in the pomegranate tree, etched with "Amir and Hassan The Sultans of Kabul."
They do not stay in the dilapidated family house but choose to check into a hotel, tainted by blood stains on the walls.
Conversations between Amir and Farid reveal differences in their experiences; Amir discusses conveniences of life in America while Farid recounts his military service against the Soviets.
The two bond over humorous tales about a bumbling cleric, finding common ground through laughter.
The next day, they visit Ghazi stadium, once a site of joy for Amir, now marked by decay.
The stadium’s lush green grass has been replaced with dirt, symbolizing the loss of its former glory.
A brutal halftime show involves the stoning of a man and a woman accused of adultery, illustrating the Taliban’s harsh enforcement of their laws.
Large holes in the ground are prepared for the execution of accused adulterers, showcasing the extreme violence of the regime.
Amir recalls his father’s ominous words about the dangers if fundamentalists, or mulahs, took power, emphasizing the fear of religious extremism.
An official from the Taliban, recognized by his glasses, participates in the stoning of the lovers; he is referred to as "John Lennon" due to his sunglasses, blending dark humor with horror.

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