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Amir immediately makes arrangements to see Rahim Khan, and he is anxious to discover a remedy for the guilt that has been plaguing him for most of his lifetime . Upon his arrival to Peshawar, he is welcomed by a frail, ailing Rahim Khan . After sharing maor details about each other's current lives and catching up with moments missed, their conversation leads to the inevitable,and they start talking about Hassan. Rahim Khan explains that soon after Amir and Baba left to America, Ali was killled. Rahim Khan, who was all alone in Baba's huge house in Kabul invited Hassan and his wife to come and live with them. Initially, they completely deny his offer, however they resort to living in the headquaters behind the house, where Hassan had lived as a child. They soon have a son, Sorab, and he grows up in the likeness of his father. Rahim Khan ends the story describing the tragic murder of both Hassan and his wife by the communist soldiers. Rahim Khan then reveals his request for Amir to rescue Sorab from an orphanage inn Kabul, and bring him to Peshawar to a cople waiting to adopt him. He gives Amir the name of the couple, and noticing that Amir is hesitant about such a huge favor, Rahim Khan finds the need to convince him further. He then reveals to Amir that Hassan was his half brother.
Question: Could Amir have guessed as a child that Hassan and his father had a deeper connection than merely servant boy and master?

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After several weeks, Baba's sickness was getting progressively worse, and he soon found out he had cancer. During this time, he asked Soraya's father for her hand in marriage for Amir; the Afghan way to do it. Soon after the wedding, Baba died, and Soraya and Amir remained happily married. They tried repeatedly to have kids, and gradually gave up after a while. After 10yrs of marriage, Amir receives a call from Rhim Khan, who informs him that he is very sick, and that Amir should come to Pakistan as soon as possible.The twist, however lies within Rahim Khan's last statement prior to him hanging up the phone. "Come. There is a way to be good again" ; confirming Amir's suspicions that he was aware of Hassan's rape the whole time.
Question: What was Amir anticipating by going to Pakistan?

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Soon after Ali and Hassan leave, things get worse in Kabul, with the Russian communists raiding the city. Baba and Amir flee Kabul on a bus with several other people, leaving their property and possessions to the care of Rahim Khan. The bus ride is uncomfortable and crowded, with many people in similar situations. During the trip, Baba again proves his courage, when he stands up to a Russian soldier who tries to rape a woman, claiming to rather loose his life than witness the soldier commit such an act. At the end the woman is saved by another soldier, while Amir questions and admires his fathers courage. When they get to America, Baba finds it hard to adjust. Amir attends college, and to his father's initial dismay, major's in creative writing. Baba is getting older, and his health is notably deteriorating. They start selling some goods at an Afghan market on Sundays, and Amir meets a woman he falls in love with, and names her his "Swp Meet Princess"
Question: What was the significance of Amir seeing Kamal in the basement?

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On Amir's thirteenth birthday, his father throws him an extravagant party, with half the people in attendance unfamiliar to him. Assef is there with his parents, whom Amir notice, seem intimidated by their son's meer presence. Amir receives a book about Hitler as a gift from Assef, which he immediately discards without even reading the first page. Hassan and his father, on the other hand, painstakingly save up enough money to buy Amir a brand new copy of Shahnamah, his favorite book. Amir feels undeserving of their kind gesture, and finally decides that he cant live with the guilt. Knowing that his father hates theft, he purposely puts his birthday gifts under Hassan's pillow and accuses him of stealing his things. Hassan does not object to the accusation, and even though Baba forgives him, Ali and Hassan decide to leave. Amir is suprised that his father forgives Hassan, and he is even more surprised when his father cries as they leave.
Question: Should Hassan's departure remove Amir's guilt?

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Amir continues to live with the guilt of witnessing Hassan's rape, and for about a month, he tries to distance himself from him; waking up just in time from school, preoccupying himself with school work, and ultimately becoming an insomniac. Hassan on the other hand, remains loyal to Amir, making his food in the morning, speaking to him frequently, and trying to rekindle their relationship, only to be turned down by Amir, who still feels guilty. As a result of his accomplishment during the kite running competition, Amir's father starts to spend more time with him, however, Amir understands that the relationship is not sincere, realizing that his father's newfound attention is tied solely to the competition. One day, Amir suggests that his father get new servants to replace Ali and Hassan. Infuriated by this mere suggestion, Baba harshly asserts that he would never consider that, stating that "Hassan's not going anywhere...this is his home and we are his family." Baba also warns Amir to never mention the subject again.
Question: What is revealed about both Hassan's and Amir's character when Amir repeatedly throws the pomegranates at Hassan who does not retaliate?

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Hassan and Amir participate in an annual kite running contest in Kabul, their hometown. This time however, Amir feels an added pressure to win in order to impress his father. Both boys practice throughout the year, and discover that Hassan has a gift of detecting exactly where the kites would land. On the day of the tournament, to his amazement, Amir's kite is the last left flying, so he wins the first half of the tournament. Hassan succeeds in winning the second half of the tournament by retrieving the second to last kite left standing. Upon his acievement, Assef and his group approach Hassan in an alley and demand that he hand over the coveted kite. Hassan refuses, and in anger, Assef rapes him in front of his two friends. Amir, who witnesses this tragedy, runs away, without attempting to help Hassan. He carries this guilt with him for the rest of his life.
How would Amir's life have been different if he stood up for Hassan?

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Amir and Hassan continue to spend endless time together and form a brotherly bond. Amir finds himself concerned about the fact that Hassan is a Hazara only when they are confronted by the neighborhood kids. One particular kid, Assef, teases Hassan, who retaliates in an attempt to defend Amir. In response to Assef, Amir almost finds himself reducing Hassan to a mere servant in hopes of defending himself. Assef promises both boys that he will "get them" someday. Soon after that, Amir's father arranges for Hasan's hare lip to be fixed for his birthday.Contrary to what might be expected, Amir also notices that his father never misses Hassan's birthday.
Why did Amir only think about Hassan's true identity when confronted by the likes of Assef?