Character
who is the new character introduced in this chapter
Assed
What are Hassan and Amir wakened by?
Gunfire
Why does Assef say Amir is worse than Hassan?
He is friends with Hassan, a Pashtun making him worse.
Which Literary Device is this? “Early following winter of 1974. Hassan and I were playing in the yard one day building a snow fort, when Ali called him in”
Flashback
How is the them of Outsiders and Outcasts represented in the chapter?
the older kids make fun of Hassan for looking different. They call him “flat nose”
Who is known as a racist character in this chapter? He is inspired by Hitler
Assef
Who tries to comfort the boys when they hear gunfire?
Ali
How does Amir cave to Assef pressure?
He thinks to himself that Hassan is not his friend, only his servant.
What literary device is this? “soon, it was just a pink jagged up from his lip. By the following winter it was only a faint scar. Which was ironic. Because that was the winter Hassan stopped smiling.”
Irony
How is the them of Racism represented in thin chapter?
Assef talks about how Hitler was a great leader. He talks bad about Hazaras and discriminates against them.
Which character shows fear and insecurity in this chapter, depending on Hassan for protection?
Amir
What is happening in Afghanistan regrading the monarchy?
It is being overthrow by Daoud Khan and the coup (shows political change)
How does Hassan protect Amir?
with a slingshot
Which tone is established at the beginning of the chapter with the description of the coup?
Tense and unsettling. Destructive violent
How is the theme/symbol of scars represented in the chapter?
Amir thinks that the only reason Hassan gets sympathy from Baba is because of his scar, this leads Amir to want a scar because he believes Baba will like him
Who is a loyal and fearless character that protects Amir
Hassan
What does Assed use as a weapon
Brass knuckles
At the end of the chapter what does Baba surprise Assed with?
a surgery to fix his cleft lip
How does Amir and Hassan serve as a literary device in this chapter?
opposites; juxtaposition
How is the theme of Loyalty and class division represented in this chapter?
The surgery shows Babas deep care and loyalty to Hassan despite him being a servants son. This contrast class division and highlights Baba affection
Who shows more or their caring and soft side when it comes to Hassan?
Baba
Why does Assef not like Hassan? What does Assef belive in
Hassan is Hazara and Assef believes in Pashtun superiority
Why does Amir feel jealous at the end of the chapter?
Because Baba got Hassan a very nice gift, he is jealous of Hassan thinking he means more to Baba
Is it indirect or direct characterization when Amir refers to Assef as a sociopath?
Direct characterization
How is the theme of Ethnic tension represented in the chapter ?
ongoing ethnic struggles and cruelty with the Hazaras and Pashtuns (amir and hassan) this is foreshadowed through Assef