1) Afghanistan "changed forever" when the kings cousin Daoud Khan ended the king's forty year reign with a "bloodless coup" and transformed Afghanistan into a republic. This was the beginning of a more violent segregated Afghanni culture " bringing the death" of the Afghanistan that Amir and Hassan grew up in.
2)Baba instinctively calls out to both Hassan and Amir upon entering the house. I think this is extremely significant as it perhaps reveals that Baba loves and cares for Hassan as much as he does for his own son.
3)Amir was slightly grateful for the coup as it meant that he received an embrace which gave him the attention that he always craves from his father.
4) The way in which Hassan questioned Amir about his short story almost cautiously, suggests that he is very respectful around him and he tries to be careful not to offend him. It also shows us that Hassan is very logical and doesn't look past the obvious.
5)Three quotations to describe Assef:
"Assef the ear eater"
"sociopath"
"a savage sort of smile crossed his lips"
These quotations not only reveal that Assef is a bully but also hint at his warped and ruthless personality. They also imply that Assef isn't fully emotionally stable/sane.
6)Assef views a true Afghan as a pure Pashtun and he thinks that the land only belongs to the Pashtuns. this idea is similar to Hitlers opinions regarding his desire for a "pure Germany". The irony surrounding Assef's speech revolves around the fact that Assef isn't a "true Afghan" as his mother is German.
7)Amirs thought "He's not my friend he's my servant" reveals that a small part of Amir could be embarrassed that he's friends wit Hassan. It also reveals that he is very cowardly, and considers saying cruel things about his loyal friend just to save himself.
8)I think Ali is quite reserved about Baba's present for Hassan, as his hairlip was what brought them together originally. I also believe that Ali loves Hassan for who he is and views the operation as un-necessary. I think he doesn't was to offend Baba by rejecting the offer and he also wanted Hassan to decide for himself as Ali wants him to be happy.
9)We are left with a sense of foreboding as the final quotation "that winter Hassan stops smiling' foreshadows something bad happening to Hassan.
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