Kite Runner, "The Lie and Sacrifice" by Brent Hurley

What Happens in this Scene?

bhurley — 2014-05-09 12:41:31 UTC

use point form to outline key moments

- Amir decides to frame Hassan to get him to leave. By doing this, he can forget the rape (as if he was the victim) and put everything behind him.

- Baba wants to forgive and forget, but Ali now knows of Hassan's rape and Amir's role in all of this. They decide to leave.

- Through all of this, Hassan not once tries to blame Amir or reveal his true intentions.

Why is it a significant scene? What does it tell us about character or theme?

bhurley — 2014-05-09 12:42:24 UTC

the significance of this scene is the sacrifice of Hassan

This scene contrasts Amir with Baba, Hassan and Ali. By contrasting the characters with one another, it serves the purpose of strong characterization.

Identify some key quotes for this scene. Include page number and explanations

bhurley — 2014-05-09 12:42:39 UTC

P#108- "Either way, this much had become clear: one of us had to go."

This quote is important because it foreshadows what Amir is about to do - hide his birthday presents (watch and money) underneath Hassan and Ali's bed, and claim they stole them.

p#111- "..I almost blurted out the truth. Then I understood: This was Hassan`s final sacrifice for me."

Hassan is always the one sacrificing himself for Amir. He is everything Amir is not.

p#115- "If this was were one of the Hindi movies [...] I'd chase the car, screaming for it to stop."

p#112 - "Forgive? But theft was the one unforgivable sin" This keeps us wondering why does Baba forgive Hassan?

Carolyn

2014-05-09 13:22:39 UTC

1. This is the first though Amir had of getting rid of Hassan, this is following his conversation with Rahim Khan.

2. Hassan admitted to stealing the watch even though he didn't because he knew that Amir wanted him to leave. It is really important to show this final sacrifice for Amir because it is the final contrast that is shown between the two. It also shows Baba's love to Hassan which in the end doesn't even bother Amir.