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The Kite Runner Chapter 6 Summary

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Introduction Hosseini utilises Structure, Symbolism and Dialogue throughout chapter 6 to explore the characters and their relationships along with the central ideas of truthfulness and Afghanistan Culture. Structure Hosseini utilises structure to keep the reader intrigued and more interested about the characters and their journeys as well as foreshadows the events that will occur in future chapters. Chapter 6 is divided into four shorter sections. The first section mentions the Winter and why “winter is every kids favourite season in Kabul” (pg 42). The reason is “they shut down schools for the icy season” and “kites, of course. Flying Kites. And running them” , and according to Amir, kites were the “one paper-thin slice of intersection” …show more content…

Baba always purchases identical kites for both Amir and Hassan. Amir is not happy about being treated the same as Hassan stating “Sometimes I wish he wouldn’t do that. Wished he’d let me be the favourite. This reinforces the jealousy that Amir has and introduces and demonstrates Amir’s desperation to win and earn Baba’s love. This section identifies Hassan clearly as the kite runner as he was “by far the greatest kite runner” Amir had ever seen. (pg 46). The third section of this chapter mentions the winter of 1975 and Amir reveals ”I saw Hassan run a kite for the last time” revealing that the terrible event that Amir has been foreshadowing so far in the novel, has a relation to Hassan. Four days prior to the start of the tournament, Baba hints that Amir might win the tournament this year stating “I think maybe you’ll win the tournament this year”. This is the statement fuels Amir's determination to win Baba’s love and what has impacts on his choices on what's right and wrong in the future chapters of the …show more content…

Later, Baba comments it’s “Better to get hurt by the truth than comforted with a lie”. The section closes demonstrating clearly the jealousy Amir had of Hassan when Amir states “That was the thing about Hassan. He was so goddamn pure, you always felt like a phony around him”. (pg 51) The switch to present-continuous tense by Hosseini creates a greater sense of involvement in the story with the reader. In this chapter the story is occurring as the book is read, contrasting with the earlier chapters of the book in which events which have already taken place are being recalled. This is particularly effective as by now the reader has got to know each of the characters, hence, they will feel more eager to continue to embark throughout the story with the characters, to discover what may happen to them.

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