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jessica071291
jessica071291
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High School - 12th Grade

Why do you think Amir recalls this memory when he witnesses Hassan's tragedy in the alleyway?

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Posted by jessica071291 on Wednesday April 22, 2009 at 11:21 AM and tagged with characters, eyes sacrifice, hassan, sheep, the kite runner.

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  1. me-yuse
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    High School - 12th Grade

    It has alot to do with the eyes. Hassan's eyes in the novel are often described as 'open' and guileless. A sheep's eyes during that final moment of sacrifice are the same. The sheep seemingly resign themselves to their fate and quite often do not struggle even as their throats are slit.

    Hassan's sacrifice in the alleyway could be seen as Hassan becoming the 'sacrificial lamb' not because he wants to be but because he has been outnumbered by Assef and his two friends and is resigned to his fate, knowing that Amir (or anyone else for that matter) will not come to his rescue. His initial fight could be perceived as a matter of hope as well- he fights back in the hopes that someone would save him from his assailants.

     

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    Posted by me-yuse on Saturday April 11, 2009 at 9:28 PM