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Baba is born
While discussing his father, Amir writes, " In the year 1933, the year Baba was born..." (24). Baba was born into a time where a new leader was starting his reign. The fact that he only new one leader for most of his life shaped the way he saw politics in Afghanistan. -
Hassan is born
Amir writes, " It was in that small shack that Hassan's mother, Snaubar, gave birth to him one cold winter day" (6). Hassan was born on the property of Baba and became Amir servsnt soon after. This was the start of their lives. -
Baba builds an orphanage
When Amir is discussing his father, he writes, "Baba had personally funded the entire project..." (13). The fact that he was responsible for the building of the whole orphanage shows that Baba has lots of ambition. It also shows that when Baba wants something done he will make sure it happens. -
Baba flies to Tehran to watch the World Cup
When writing about this event Amir says, " In 1970, Baba took a break from the construction of the orphanage and flew to Tehran for a month to watch the World Cup games on television." (20). The fact that he flew to Thran shows that when Baba wants to do something he does it. Even though Afghanistan didin't have televison he found a way to overcome this. -
Kite running competition takes place
After he wins the kite running, Amir writes, " I would make a grand entrance, a hero, prized trophy in my bloodied hands" (67). This was the first time he knew Baba would be proud of him. Since he really wants to please Baba he is looking forward to that moment where he gives Amir approval. -
Hassan is attacked by Assef
While watching the attack Amir says that, "Assef yelped as he flung himself at Hassan, knocking him to the ground." (73). This was the end of Hassn and Amirs relationship. This event also caused Amir to live with guilt for many years. -
Amir tells a story to Hassan
After trying to play a trick on Hassan by telling him a story that he made up, Hassan said to Amir, " That was the best story you've read me in a long time." (30). The fact that Hassan liked his story gave Amir the idea that he might be good at thinking up stories This gave him the confidence to write a story on his own. -
Amir writes his first story
After telling a story to Hassan, Amir writes, " that same night, I wrote my first short story." (30). This was when he and his family and friends first realized his skill of writing . This moment led him to a career in writing. -
Amir learns of the Coup
After hearing on the radio of the coup, Amir writes, " they were saying the word republic over and over again" (37). Amir and Hassan do not know what this means but they know it will change their lives. This is the first time they learn about what will be happening to Afghanistan. -
Hassan recieves surgery
After calling Hassan in to see his present, Baba said, " I have summoned Dr. Kumar from New Delhi." (45) This is the first time that Amir became jealous of Hassan. He is jealous because he feels Baba treats Hassan like a son. -
Soviet invasion of Kabul
On this date, " soviet troops parachuted into Kabul to assist Babrak Karmal"(2) -
Baba is diagnosed with cancer
After hearing the doctors diagnosis, Amir said, " What about me Baba? What am I supposed to do?" (156). This is the first time Amir thinks about what he will do when Baba dies. This is also the first time he shows emotion in front of his father. -
Amir gets engaged to Soroya
After Amir talks to Soroya at the hospital, Amir says to Baba, "I want you to ask General Taheri for his daughter's hand." (161). This event brings joy to Baba even after he is diagnosed with cancer. It also is the first step towards Amir and Soroya starting their life together. -
Rahim Khan finds Hassan
While speaking with Amir, Rahim Khan says, "There were a lot of reasons I went to Hazarajat to find Hassan in 1986" (203). If Rahim Khan did not find Hassan Amir would have never went to find Sohrab. He would also never had gotten the chance to atone for what he did to Hassan. -
Soviet troops leave
In February, " the last soviet troops left Afghanistan"(2). -
Power is divided
After the war ended, " power was anarchically divided among competing warlords"(2). -
Pakistan Backs Mullah Omar
As Mullah Omar gained support," Pakistani intelliegence officers began funneling arms, money, and supplies to Mullah Omar's men..."(3) -
Mullah Omar gains power
After the power was split, " Mullah Omar had nearly 12,000 followers and was rolling up the warlords to the north and east"(2). -
Bin Laden arrives
As the Taliban gained power they allowed "Bin Laden to arrive by chartered jet at Jalalabad Airport" (3). -
Taliban takes control
Due to the support of Pakistan, "the Taliban by 1996 had taken control of Afghanistan"(3). -
Amir and Sohrab arrive in the United States
While at the Airport, Amir says, " Soroya picked us up at the airport. I had neverbeen away from Soroya for so long" (357). This is the first experience that SOhrab has in America. At this point Amir does not know how Sohrab will react to a new environment. -
Attack on World trade center
Bin Laden leads "the attack on the world trade center on Sept 11. 2001" (3). -
Hamid Karzai is named chairman
After the U.S. invaded he " was named chairman of the interim government" (3). -
Afghan New Year celebration
After Soahrab and Amir win the kite running competition, Amir writes, " I looked down at Sohrab. One corner of his mouth had curled up just so." (370). This was te first time Sohrab showed signs of happiness. This event gave Amir hope that Sohrab will someday live a happy life. -
President Obama delivers speech at West Point
In his speech, " President Obama announced his plan to deploy 30,000 additional troops" (4).