1. The Kite Runner -key incidents
By Naomi Hamilton

2. Rape after the kite tournament
Amir betrays his loyal and faithful friend Hassan, symbolising his cowardice
Hassan is violently punished because he is 'Hazara' often seen as the servants
Amir feels ashamed to be friends with Hassan
"But I'm not his friend!... He's my servant"

3. The phone call
Rahim Khan reveals to Amir, all of babas secrets and his true blood connection with Hassan
Very significant as it is the major turning point of the novel which leads Amir on to his journey of redemption
Amir is compelled to return to Afghanistan to rescue Sohrab
Amir transforms from a coward to a hero
"There is a way to be good again"

4. Fight with Assef Amir confronts Assef
Sacrifices himself for Sohrab, even although he is in a huge amount of pain
Amir proves his father Baba wrong and takes a stand
Left with a scar on his lip, symbolising Hassan's hare lip
"My body was broken… But I felt healed, healed at last"