CHAPTER 2 Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
Why is it relevant Amir goes into so much detail with Hassan’s description
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- Still loves him and is haunted by him- can see every feature
- Poetic yet stereotypical- ingrained stereotypes
2
Q
“Hassan never denied me anything.” and “But he never told on me.”
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- Challenging his loyalty- painfully loyal
3
Q
“This is grown ups’ time… He’d close the door, leave me to wonder why it was always grown-ups’ time with him.”
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- Amir feels neglected
- There is division between them
4
Q
“Baba is holding me… but its Rahim Khan’s pinky my fingers are curled around.”
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Establishes RK as surrogate father
5
Q
“a modest little mud hut.” + “I stepped into Hassan and Ali’s quarters only a handful of times.”
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Juxtaposition compared to detailed description of Amir’s mansions- ethnic divide
6
Q
“You! The Hazara! Look at me when I’m talking to you”
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- Lack of respect- dehumanised
- Hazara: alienated
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