Aim: How do Amir and Hassan deal with the aftermath of Hassan’s assault? Do Now: Summarize the events of Chapter 8. Indicate what happened first, next and last.

“It shouldn’t have fel this way, Baba and I were finally friends.” p. 85 Why can’t Amir enjoy his time with Baba? Find the lines on p. 85 that indicate why Amir can’t enjoy himself. “I finally had what I’d wanted all those years. Except now that I had it, I felt as empty as this unkept pool I was dangling my legs into.”

“There was a monster in the lake. It had grabbed Hassan by the ankles, dragged him to the murky bottom. I was that monster.” p. 86 Now that he has had some time to think, how does Amir feel about his own actions? How does Amir continue to behave in a way that is hurtful to Hassan? Why?

“Everywhere I turned, I saw signs of his loyalty, his goddamn unwavering loyalty.” p. 89 Why does this bother Amir? What does Amir suggest to Baba? What is Baba’s response?

Pomegranate Tree What does Amir ask Hassan to do? What is Hassan’s response? What does the pomegranate come to symbolize?

A Hazara’s Loyalty – Critical Thinking How does Hassan’s assault and the aftermath that is discussed in Chapter 8 illustrate the relationship between Pashtuns and Hazara’s in the Afghan society?

Homework Read Chapter 9 In a well-developed paragraph, explain why Hassan lies for Amir and sacrifices himself one last time. Use a line from the chapter to support your answer.