“it may be unfair, but what happens in a single day can change the course of a whole lifetime.”

Who is Baba talking about when he says it may be unfair but what happens in a single day can change the course of a whole lifetime?

(25) "It may be unfair, but what happens in a few days, sometimes even a single day, can change the course of a whole lifetime" (150). Context: Baba is telling Amir about Soraya's controversial past. Significance: The impact of guilt This speech by Baba has to remind Amir of the guilty day that changed his whole life.

What does Amir observe about a double standard in Chapter 12?

What does Amir observe about a double standard in Chapter 12? Double Standard favored in his gender.

Why is it ironic that the only way Amir can survive the long ride in the fume filled tank is by remembering flying kites with Hassan?

They flee Afghanistan because Russia invaded. The only way Amir can survive the long ride in the fume-filled tank is by remembering flying kites with Hassan. Ironic or foreshadowing? Ironic because he doesn't want to remember Hassan and what happened to them.

What weakness of Amir does Baba have to apologize for in Chapter 10?

What "weakness" of Amir's does Baba have to apologize for in chapter 10? Baba apologizes for Amir's car sickness.

What is the significance of rain in Chapter 12 of The Kite Runner?

When the General mentions to Amir that rain is on its way, things start to go downhill for Baba and Amir thinks back to the rain that was supposed to come. The rain was the symbol for the sad things happening to Baba.

What happens in Chapter 12 of The Kite Runner?

Amir is smitten with Soraya but unable to approach her. Baba counsels Amir, reminding him that the General has nang and namoos — honor and pride, respectively. One day, Amir is too bold, and after inquiring about the General and sending his regards, he asks Soraya a question.

What happens in a few days sometimes even a single day can change the course of a whole lifetime?

“It may be unfair, but what happens in a few days, sometimes even a single day, can change the course of a whole lifetime, Amir.” This quote, from the book, The Kite Runner, speaks of the theme of cautiousness and consequences.

What disturbing event happens at the end of the chapter Why does this happen how does it affect Amir?

how does it affect amir? kamal suffocated from the fumes and kamal's father kills himself because he couldn't handle everything. amir is traumatized.

What point do you think Amir is making about his father when he points out?

Amir wants to prove that his father is not scared of anything and he will do what he believes is the right thing to do. He wants to show that Baba could be hero sometimes and other times he could be a "murderer."

What is the central idea of Chapter 10 in The Kite Runner?

Chapter 10 ends with Kamal's father committing suicide after the death of his son due to the gas fumes in the tanker. The jump of five years indicates that nothing of major significance has occurred in Amir's personal life between the time he betrayed Hassan and the escape he and his father made.

What mainly does Amir notice about Baba at his graduation from high school in Chapter 11?

Amir, meanwhile graduates high school at the age of twenty, and Baba is truly proud at his graduation ceremony. In Afghanistan Baba was Ali's master, but in America he now works more like a servant. He has lost his status and respect, but he retains his pride and principles and rejects charity.

How did the general react to Amir talking to his daughter and giving her a copy of his writing?

How did the general react to Amir talking to his daughter and giving her a copy of his writing? He was mad. The general threw the papers in the garbage and told Amir to give his father is respects, which meant to get lost.

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Summary

This chapter opens in Fremont, California, in the 1980’s. Amir and his father have come to America and Baba loves the idea of America, but living in America has given him an ulcer. Baba insists there are only three real men in the world: America the brash savior, Britain, and Israel, the last of which insults the Afghanis living in Fremont.

Notes

This chapter covers four years in the 1980’s after Amir and his father came to America. It is a difficult adjustment for Baba, but he is ready to sacrifice for his son. This is in direct contrast to Amir’s belief that his father holds him responsible for his mother’s death and that he sometimes thinks Amir is not his son at all.