Asked by: Yakout Sangucho
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What page does Amir find out Hassan is his brother?

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Summary: Chapter 18
Baba had said that theft was the only sin, and Amir thinks how Baba stole from him a brother, from Hassan his identity, from Ali his honor. Amir realizes he and Baba were more alike than he knew. They had both betrayed their truest friends.


Also to know is, who told Amir that Hassan was his brother?

Rahim Khan

Secondly, why does Rahim Khan tell Amir about Hassan? Rahim's plan is to tell Amir the truth about Hassan being his half-brother, then inform him of Sohrab's present circumstance in hopes that Amir will travel into Taliban-occupied Kabul to save Hassan's son. Fortunately, Amir ends up atoning for his past sins by saving Sohrab, adopting him, and bringing him to America.

Likewise, are Amir and Hassan brothers?

Hassan was actually the son of Sanaubar and Baba, making him Amir's half brother. Finally, Khan tells Amir that the reason he has called Amir to Pakistan is to ask him to rescue Hassan's son, Sohrab, from an orphanage in Kabul.

What happens in Chapter 17 of The Kite Runner?

In Chapter 17 of The Kite Runner we find Amir and Rahim having a chat. Amir asks how Hassan is doing, and Rahim hands him an envelope. In it, is a letter from Hassan as well a picture of Hassan and his son. The letter details how life has changed in Afghanistan and how Hassan has big dreams and hopes for his own son.

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Does Amir forgive Baba?

However, when Rahim Kahn explains Baba's situation and why he acted this way, Amir starts to understand Baba, and he forgives him. Finally, Amir gets over his guilt by going back to Kabul, rescuing Sorhab, and making up for what he has done to Hassan; he forgives himself.

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Why does Baba refuse treatment?

Pride is a major theme of this chapter. Baba's refusal to take treatment for his cancer is another expression of pride. Amir's pursuit of Soraya is governed by her father's sense of pride. Baba is even proud of the Pashtun reputation for being proud.

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How did Baba betray Amir?

Baba betrays his longtime Hazara friend, Ali, by sleeping with his wife and getting her pregnant. Baba then betrays his illegitimate son, Hassan, by refusing to acknowledge that he is his biological father. Baba also betrays Amir by hiding the truth regarding Hassan.

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Why is Amir so angry at Baba?

Rahim Khan tells Amir that Baba was Hassan's father. Amir is shocked and taken aback by the news. His level of anger is brought on by this sudden news. Amir's anger is also driven by the fact that his life to that had point had been built on a deception.

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Does Assef die in Kite Runner?

As Amir fights Assef to save Sohrab, he is ultimately fighting the darkest part of himself that betrayed Hassan. Significantly, Assef does not die in the novel, insinuating that the cruelest parts of Afghanistan cannot be easily or fully extinguished.

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What did Sohrab do to Assef?

At the orphanage, a Talib official, Assef, takes him home, and Sohrab is sexually abused by him. Assef is the very same man who raped Hassan when they were both children. Assef humiliates Sohrab by dressing him up, and putting makeup on him.

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Does Amir redeem himself?

In "The Kite Runner", the main character, Amir, attempts to redeem himself to rid himself of his guilt of incidents that occurred during his childhood. Although, in the end Amir finally achieves redemption, it is a journey to attain redemption throughout the novel.

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Is Hassan Baba's son?

Hassan was actually the son of Baba, therefore Amir's half-brother. Finally, Rahim Khan tells Amir that the true reason he has called Amir to Pakistan is to go to Kabul to rescue Hassan's son, Sohrab, from an orphanage.

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Does Amir Love Hassan?

From Amir's perspective, his friendship with Hassan is filled with tension: He is jealous that Hassan is the type of boy that his father values, but he also loves and values Hassan as the only person who appears to genuinely care for him.

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What happened to Hassan's mother?

Sanaubar is Hassan's mother who left when he was just 5 days old. She was unhappy in her arranged marriage to Ali, which resulted in cruelty towards both her husband and her infant. She was an attractive young woman who turned many heads. In the end, it turns out Hassan was not Ali's son, but Ali loved him.

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What happened to Amir's mother?

Amir's mother, Sofia Akrami, tragically hemorrhaged to death while giving birth to her son in 1963. Sofia Akrami was a descendant of the royal family and was considered the most graceful, virtuous woman in all of Kabul. Sofia was also highly educated and taught classic Farsi literature at the university.

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Why did Hassan leave Ali?

He tells Baba that Hassan stole them, and when Ali and Hassan return, Baba asks Hassan if he stole the money and the watch. To Amir's surprise, Hassan says he did. Amir realizes Hassan saw him in the alley, and he knew also that Amir was setting him up now. Baba forgives Hassan, but Ali says they must leave.

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Can Amir be good again?

Amir becomes good again by returning to Afghanistan and rescuing Sohrab, who, he discovers is his nephew. Since he had failed Hassan when they were both children, this is a form of redemption for him.

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Why does Amir have to go to Pakistan?

He has the urge to go back to Pakistan after Baba's death because he received a call from Rahim Khan and he now feels responsible for himself and to do Baba justice. Baba was a very selfless man and had always hoped Amir would eventually be the same.

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What does Amir think about Rahim Khan's phone call?

What does Amir think about after Rahim Khan's phone call? He thinks of his past and his friend Hassan. He notices kites flying, and thinks of his past, including his friend Hassan, a boy with a cleft lip whom he calls a kite runner.)

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Does Amir tell Soraya about Hassan?

Amir calls Soraya, who has been sick with worry, and explains everything to her, including the story of his betrayal of Hassan. At the end of the story, Soraya says Amir must bring Sohrab back with him, and she is excited to meet him.

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How did Baba die in The Kite Runner?

The Kite Runner
Soraya moves in with Amir and Baba, and within one month of the wedding, Baba dies. After burying his father, Amir begins to learn about the quirks and traits of his new family. The General, he finds out, is waiting for the monarchy to return to rule Afghanistan and thinks his services will be needed.

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What is Rahim Khan's dying wish?

Rahim Khan's dying wish was for Amir to go back to Kabul, and get Sohrab, Hassan's son, and bring him to an American couple, Mr. and Mrs. In a way, Rahim Khan was doing Amir a favor, because he was giving him a chance to finally forgive himself for what he did to Hassan.

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