The Kite Runner: Chapter 9 Flashcards

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What quote serves as a reminder of Hassan's sacrifice for Amir's relationship with Baba?

It was all blood money

What quote shows Baba continuing to force his dreams of athleticism on Amir?

A brand new Schwinn Stingray, the king of all bicycles

What quote shows Amir's abundance of privilege symbolized through his material possessions?

The pile was growing there: a Polaroid camera, a transistor radio, an elaborate electric train

What quote shows Amir's self-absorption in his own well-being?

Maybe it would be for the best. Lessen his suffering. And mine too Signup and view all the answers

What quote shows Amir framing Hassan in a selfish attempt to relieve himself of guilt?

I lifted Hassan's mattress and planted my new watch and a handful of Afghani bills under it Signup and view all the answers

What quote reinforces Hassan's omnipotence from previous chapters?

He knew I'd seen everything in that alley, that I'd stood there and done nothing Signup and view all the answers

What quote shows Baba's immense love for Ali and Hassan as he is willing to compromise on his own rules/ideals?

Expect Baba stunned me by saying 'I forgive you' Signup and view all the answers

What quote shows Ali protecting Hassan from Amir?

It was a protective gesture and I knew whom Ali was protecting him from Signup and view all the answers

What quote shows Amir's selfishness has fragmented a family?

You're the brother I never had Signup and view all the answers

What quote shows Amir was acting mindlessly before with little regard for the consequences?

That was when I understood the depth of the pain I had caused, the blackness of the grief I had brought onto everyone Signup and view all the answers

What quote shows Ali and Hassan's powerlessness has resigned them to passivity?

Ali didn't tell Baba, just as he didn't protest when Hassan confessed to stealing Signup and view all the answers

What quote shows Ali rebelling and challenging Baba's authority?

Respectfully you can't forbid me anything Agha sahib' Ali said. 'We don't work for you anymore' Signup and view all the answers

What quote shows Baba is powerless in persuading Ali and Hassan to stay?

I'll never forget the way Baba said that, the pain in his plea, the fear Signup and view all the answers

What quote shows an example of pathetic fallacy?

Thunderheads rolled in, painted the sky iron grey Signup and view all the answers

What quote shows Amir's apathy resurfacing, showing he hasn't learned from the guilt?

I was sorry but I didn't cry and I didn't chase the car Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Quotes and Their Significance

"It was all blood money" reflects Hassan's selfless sacrifice, highlighting his loyalty and the inherent moral complexities in Amir's relationship with Baba.
"A brand new Schwinn Stingray, the king of all bicycles" reveals Baba's pressure on Amir to fulfill his dreams, demonstrating the weight of parental expectations.
"The pile was growing there: a Polaroid camera, a transistor radio, an elaborate electric train" symbolizes Amir's privilege, illustrating the disparity between his material wealth and the struggles faced by others.
"Maybe it would be for the best. Lessen his suffering. And mine too" showcases Amir's selfish tendencies, indicating his desire to alleviate personal discomfort at the expense of others.
"I lifted Hassan's mattress and planted my new watch and a handful of Afghani bills under it" demonstrates Amir's manipulation and guilt, marking a betrayal of his friendship with Hassan.
"He knew I'd seen everything in that alley, that I'd stood there and done nothing" reinforces Hassan's omnipotence, emphasizing the moral weight of Amir's inaction.
"Expect Baba stunned me by saying 'I forgive you'" illustrates Baba's deep affection for Ali and Hassan, showcasing his willingness to overlook personal principles for love.
"It was a protective gesture and I knew whom Ali was protecting him from" signifies Ali's awareness of the toxic dynamics between Amir and Hassan, emphasizing the protective instinct of a father figure.
"You're the brother I never had" reveals Amir's selfishness, showing how his actions have disrupted familial bonds and hid true feelings from Hassan.
"That was when I understood the depth of the pain I had caused, the blackness of the grief I had brought onto everyone" captures Amir's realization of the consequences of his self-absorbed actions.
"Ali didn't tell Baba, just as he didn't protest when Hassan confessed to stealing" illustrates Ali and Hassan's powerlessness, depicting their resignation to societal pressures and a lack of agency.
"Respectfully you can't forbid me anything Agha sahib' Ali said. 'We don't work for you anymore'" showcases Ali's defiance, asserting his independence and challenging Baba's authority.
"I'll never forget the way Baba said that, the pain in his plea, the fear" indicates Baba's impotence in retaining Ali and Hassan, unveiling deep emotional pain tied to loss.
"Thunderheads rolled in, painted the sky iron grey" serves as an example of pathetic fallacy, mirroring the turbulent emotions and foreboding events within the narrative.
"I was sorry but I didn't cry and I didn't chase the car" shows Amir's apathetic response to suffering, reflecting his failure to learn from past mistakes and the persistence of his guilt.

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This quiz features important quotes and themes from Chapter 9 of 'The Kite Runner'. Test your understanding of key moments that highlight the characters’ relationships and the underlying themes of sacrifice and privilege. Perfect for students studying this poignant chapter.