Questions and Answers
What does Amir say about clichés?
Clichés are usually dead on.
Why does Amir use the cliché about 'an elephant in the room' to describe his meeting with Rahim Khan?
The elephant is the truth about Rahim Khan, about him dying and he doesn't have a lot of time left.
Afghanistan has been seized by which political group in chapter 15?
The Taliban.
What happened to Hassan according to Rahim in chapter 16?
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In 1996, what did the Taliban do in Mazar-I-Sharif?
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What is the tone of the letter from Hassan that Rahim gives Amir in chapter 17?
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What is Amir's reaction upon discovering that both Hassan and his wife were killed?
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What realization does Amir come to in chapter 19?
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What does Amir see when he first returns to Kabul in chapter 20?
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How does Zaman defend his actions regarding the Taliban official taking children?
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Study Notes
Clichés and Truth
- Amir views clichés as often accurate, using "an elephant in the room" to symbolize unaddressed truths about Rahim Khan's imminent death.
Political Landscape
- The Taliban has taken control of Afghanistan, shaping the socio-political backdrop of the narrative.
Hassan's Life Post-Exile
- Rahim Khan finds Hassan living in a Bamiyan village; he reveals that Ali died from a landmine.
- Hassan and his wife Farzana had a stillborn daughter and later welcomed their son, Sohrab, after nursing Hassan's mother back to health.
- Hassan's mother died when Sohrab was four years old.
Tragedy in Mazar-I-Sharif
- The Taliban committed a massacre against the Hazaras in Mazar-I-Sharif in 1996, marking a horrific event in Afghan history.
Hassan's Letter to Amir
- Rahim shares a letter from Hassan, showcasing Hassan's unwavering loyalty and desire for Amir to meet Sohrab, his son.
Amir's Journey for Redemption
- Amir learns of Hassan and Farzana's murder by the Taliban while protecting Baba's house.
- Rahim Khan urges Amir to rescue Sohrab, provoking shock and anger in Amir, yet he acknowledges the fairness of this task as a means to alleviate his guilt.
Pivotal Secrets Unveiled
- Clues throughout the story hint at the familial bond between Amir and Hassan, such as Baba's special treatment towards Hassan and shared physical traits.
Identity and Redemption
- Amir realizes in chapter 19 that Hassan is his half-brother, solidifying the urgency of saving Sohrab as his path to redemption.
Amir's Return to Kabul
- Upon returning, Amir observes Taliban forces enforcing control as he witnesses the stark changes in Kabul since his departure.
Orphanage Director's Dilemma
- Zaman, director of the orphanage, reluctantly explains that he allows children, particularly girls, to be taken by a Taliban official for financial gain, reasoning that it ensures sustenance and care for the remaining orphans.
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