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Visual Imagery of white snow being stained with red blood is symbolic of Hassans loss of innocence after the SA as well as highlights Amirs belief that the 'blood' is on his hands

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Visual Imagery of white snow being stained with red blood is symbolic of Hassans loss of innocence after the SA as well as highlights Amirs belief that the 'blood' is on his hands

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Pathetic Fallacy of the 'snowstorm' is used to highlight Amir's depression and coldness that he feels for not protecting his friend

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Pathetic Fallacy of the 'snowstorm' is used to highlight Amir's depression and coldness that he feels for not protecting his friend

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"Cutting through the flesh of his wrists" - VISUAL IMAGERY: brutality of the Taliban and their sadistic nature/ suffering of Hazaras

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Symbolism of 'with still water'

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short syntax repeated throughout the paragraph highlights the traumatic and frantic nature of the situation they are in in amirs dream.

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Metaphor of Amir calling himself a 'ghost' conveys his lack of feeling and his lack of intervention during the results him calling himself a ghost highlighting how he believes it is as if he was not there.

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Metaphor of Amir calling himself a 'ghost' conveys his lack of feeling and his lack of intervention during the results him calling himself a ghost highlighting how he believes it is as if he was not there.

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Repetition/Motif 'A thousand times over, he mutters. For you a thousand times over'

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Double entendre "I am conquering the bear." Amir conquering the bear and becoming Baba shows his victory over his suppressed feelings of guilt. Amir has been living with guilt his entire life because he did not help Hassan while Assef was raping him.

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The metaphor of Amir being the "monster"  encapsulates Amir's realization of his moral failing, depicting how his actions have metaphorically "dragged" Hassan into a darker reality. The monster represents not just Amir’s guilt, but the burden of this guilt that has been pulling him down, much like how a monster would pull someone into the depths of the lake.

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The metaphor of Amir being the "monster"  encapsulates Amir's realization of his moral failing, depicting how his actions have metaphorically "dragged" Hassan into a darker reality. The monster represents not just Amir’s guilt, but the burden of this guilt that has been pulling him down, much like how a monster would pull someone into the depths of the lake.

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Personification of 'eyes that show nothing but a vast, cavernous emptiness'

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Motif of the kites highlights the dreams symbolism of Amir and Hassan's connection and how it has been tarnished due to Amir's lack of action 

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Motif of the kites highlights the dreams symbolism of Amir and Hassan's connection and how it has been tarnished due to Amir's lack of action 

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Zoomorphism and Auditory Imagery of 'The rifle roars with a deafening crack'

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"Fading sunlight catches in the metal and twinkles" - PATHETIC FALLCY/PERSONIFICATION: weather represents how Hassan's life is "fading" at the hands of the Taliban/Amir sees his childhood innocence wilting away as he watches Hassan being killed

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Personification of 'I woke up with a scream trapped in my throat'

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The imagery in the description of the lake being "clear like a mirror" conjures a serene and peaceful scene, which is then contrasted with the darker imagery of the "murky bottom" where the monster resides. This contrast  underscores the duality in Amir’s character and the transition from innocence to guilt.

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The imagery in the description of the lake being "clear like a mirror" conjures a serene and peaceful scene, which is then contrasted with the darker imagery of the "murky bottom" where the monster resides. This contrast  underscores the duality in Amir’s character and the transition from innocence to guilt.

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The "blood and spittle flying" during the fight correspond to his physical altercation with Assef, which almost kills Amir and results in him needing emergency surgery.

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Personification of the wind symbolises Amir's internal struggle as it 'howls' reflecting Amir's pain

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Personification of the wind symbolises Amir's internal struggle as it 'howls' reflecting Amir's pain

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Pathetic fallacy???

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Simile???

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Juxtaposition??

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Verbs of grabbed and dragged???

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"man and beast"

juxtaposition between the strong Pashtuns and the outcast Hazaras represents the subconscious idea that Amir, even in his dreams, believes that Pashtuns are supreme and Hazaras are a beast to be slayed.

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The diction of 'specimen' implies that Baba is representative of his 'species'. That all Pashtuns should be like Baba

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There is a  juxtaposition between the perceived reality of the dream and the harsh reality of Amir's actions. While the dream presents an image of bravery and clarity (with the lake being clear and Amir dismissing the monster), the actual reality is one of cowardice and moral murkiness. This juxtaposition highlights the gap between perception and reality, a central theme in Amir's journey of self-discovery.

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There is a  juxtaposition between the perceived reality of the dream and the harsh reality of Amir's actions. While the dream presents an image of bravery and clarity (with the lake being clear and Amir dismissing the monster), the actual reality is one of cowardice and moral murkiness. This juxtaposition highlights the gap between perception and reality, a central theme in Amir's journey of self-discovery.

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exclusive language of 'i' signifies Amirs experiences as it is compared to the cold sharp weather, saying that his experiences themself are miserable and require help 

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exclusive language of 'i' signifies Amirs experiences as it is compared to the cold sharp weather, saying that his experiences themself are miserable and require help 

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Symbolism of the flurry of colour???

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Auditory imagery????

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Paradox???

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Expand on what the bear could represent or symbolise???

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verbs of grabbed and dragged connote narrow-minded thinking, not considering others and your impact on them, selfishness. this links to Amir in the story who at the beginning selfishly 'drags' Hassan down to gain Baba's approval, not thinking of the consequences that would have on his relationship with Hassan.

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'man' is something we associate with dominance, 'the superior species'. This is juxtaposed with 'beast' which implies something monstrous, inhuman, dangerous, deadly, something that must be conquered and destroyed. Juxtaposing something 'noble' with something 'monstrous'

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The bear represents hardships and struggles. The bear, in this context, represents loss of life, leaving a beloved land. The symbolism of the bear shows the growth in Amir's character and his resemblance to his father.

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"It was warm and sunny and the lake was clear like a mirror."

The lake being describe as 'clear like a mirror' and the setting as 'warm and sunny', reflects the innocence and clarity of the moment. The peaceful and serene environment mirrors the inner purity and fearlessness of Amir and Hassan, as they confront their imaginary monster, the clear lake represents a moment of truth and self reflection that aligns with their actions and emotions.