Chapter 6 Flashcards
What does Hassan say to Amir as a sign of devotion?
“I’d sooner eat dirt”
What does Amir turn Hassan’s declaration of devotion to?
a challenge of the hierarchy
How does Hassan reply to Amir’s challenge of his comment that “I’d sooner eat dirt”
he challenges Amir’s integrity, questioning if Amir would ever ask such a thing
What is the most significant line in the chapter from Hassan?
“would I ever lie to you?”
Why is “would I ever lie to you” the most significant line in the chapter from Hassan?
because it addresses the thematic topic of truthfulness and illustrates the difference between the two characters
Things are not always as they seem in the novel as Hosseini presents another motif of appearance versus reality; how does Amir’s forced smile suggest this? “I forced a smile”
as Hassan’s wasn’t forced, indicating that Amir isn’t happy
Amir states “Afghans _____ ______ but ______ ____”
cherish customs
abhor rules
What quote in this chapter emphasises a sense of cultural tradition that many Afghanistan’s hold onto, even when they are no longer in Afghanistan?
“Afghans cherish customs but abhor rules”
What does Amir say regarding God which suggests his ambivalence about a supreme being, this lack of faith yet desire to turn toward something greater than himself, permeates the novel
“If he exists”
Not wanting to fail his father, what does Amir end up doing?
he ends up failing himself
What does Baba say about truth and lies?
“better to get hurt by the truth than comforted with a lie”
What is significant about Baba’s statement “better to get hurt by the truth than comforted by a lie”
although it specifically refers to the political situation in Afghanistan, his comment also refers to the perennial relationships as well
