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Amir's Mother Dies
This is important because it makes Amir have self confidence issues with his father for the rest of his life. -
Hassan's Surgery
We chose this because it shows that Baba truly cares for Hassan and his father. -
Amir wins the kite contest
We picked this event because Amir proves that he is worthy of his father's affection when he wins the kite contest and this is an important event that changes Baba and Amir's relationship. -
Hassan's Rape
Hassan's rape was an extremely important event in the book because its a huge turning in Hassn and Amir's friendship. It also dictates how Amir chooses to live the rest of his life. -
Amir's 13 Birthday
We chose this event because it goes in depth about Rahim Kahn and Amir's relationship. It also illistrates the guilt that Amir feels because of not saving Hassan. -
Hassan and Ali leave
We chose this because this affects Baba's life and it makes Amir feel guilty. -
Baba and Amir leave Afghanistan
This is significant because they leave their homes and it changes their lives forever. -
Amir and Baba move to San Francisco
We chose this because they start a whole new life in a new country that has many different values than Afghanistan. -
Amir Graduates from High School
This is significant because he is growing up in the American culture and he makes his father proud. -
Amir and Baba Begin Selling at the Market
It is important because they don't have as much money as they used to and now they are experiencing what it is like to live in poverty. -
Amir and Soraya get Married
It shows Amir's maturity and his new life beginning. -
Hassan's Mother Returns
This is significant because he grew up without her and she shows up randomly. -
Rahim Kahn Tells Amir to come back to Pakistan
This is important because he is returning to his homeland and discovering what happened while he was gone.
