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goodpokemon
goodpokemon
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High School - 12th Grade

Why is this moment so important in Amir's journey?

On Amir's trip back to Afghanistan, he stays at the home of his driver, Farid. Upon leaving he remarks: "Earlier that morning, when I was certain no one was looking, I did something I had done twenty-six years earlier: I planted a fistful of crumpled money under the mattress." Why is this moment so important in Amir's journey?

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Posted by goodpokemon on Thursday August 21, 2008 at 1:53 PM and tagged with the kite runner.

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  1. shannondg
    shannondg Teacher
    High School - 11th Grade

    This moment is Amir's attempt at redemption. Because Hassan has died, Amir will never be able to beg forgiveness of his childhood friend. By placing the money under Farid's mattress he is symbolically acknowledging his guilt for the exile of Hassan and Ali from Baba's house and, at the same time, he is using his position of wealth to fortify, rather than destroy, someone's life.

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    Posted by shannondg on Thursday August 21, 2008 at 7:09 PM