What happens in Chapter 7 of The Kite Runner?
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Asked by: Charlie Rhoades
In Chapter 7 of The Kite Runner,
What happened at the end of Chapter 7 in kite Runner?
Hassan relinquishes the kite, yet he and Amir do not discuss what had happened. Amir pretends not to hear the crack in Hassan’s voice nor notice the stain on Hassan’s pants. The chapter ends with Amir entering Baba’s study, moving toward his father’s arms full body embrace.
Why is Amir nervous in Chapter 7?
Amir is nervous as Baba watches, because he has placed all his hope for Baba’s approval in winning this tournament. Hassan tries to put things in perspective – it is just kite-flying on a beautiful day – but Amir is consumed as ever by his desire for Baba’s love.
What is the significance of Hassan’s dream in Chapter 7?
The significance of Hassan’s dream is that it symbolises the strong friendship and teamwork that Hassan and Amir will show in the Kite Tournament. As well as this, the dream reinforces how much Hassan trusts and depends on Amir as he follows him into the water which exaggerates the contrast between the two characters.
What happened to Hassan in Chapter 7 of The Kite Runner?
Hassan is captured by Assef and the other bullies in an alley. Assef offers Hassan his freedom in return for the kite. Hassan refuses. The boys rape Hassan while Amir watches, but Amir does not step in to rescue him.
Why did Amir betray Hassan?
Amir’s guilt gets the better of him, and he decides to betray Hassan once more in order to get his father to fire both Hassan and his father Ali, who is Baba’s servant.
What was Hassan’s final sacrifice?
In conclusion Hassan sacrificed himself for Amir many times; he refused to give up the kite to Assef as he knew Amir would have been devastated which in turn lead to the rape of Hassan, which is sacrificing himself for Amir.
Who did Baba sleep with?
Sanaubar
Baba lied about Hassan being his son because if he didn’t, he would have had to admit that he had sex with Sanaubar, Ali’s wife and a Hazara woman. He’d also have to reveal that the encounter occurred soon after Amir’s mother had died. As Rahim Khan explains, “It was a shameful situation.
