Symbols Flashcards
1
Q
What do kites represent?
A
Freedom, childhood innocence, betrayal, and redemption.
2
Q
What does the pomegranate tree symbolise?
A
Friendship between Amir and Hassan. Later, its withering represents Amir’s guilt.
3
Q
What does the slingshot symbolise?
A
Justice and defiance. Used by Hassan and Sohrab to protect others.
4
Q
What do scars represent?
A
Amir’s lip injury mirrors Hassan’s cleft lip, showing their bond and Amir’s transformation.
