1. Chapter Seven The Betrayal of Hassan

2. Brief Plot Summary Hassan reveals his dream to Amir The kite tournament Amir and Hassan are victorious Amir returns home and Hassan searches for the blue kite Amir searches for Hassan Hassan in the alley with Assef The boys return home

3. Literary Elements

4. Foreshadowing Hassan’s dream. Ali’s prayer.

5. Themes Man’s inhumanity to man Strength of character Relationship between fathers and sons Loyalty and devotion Discrimination, bigotry, and class structure

6. Character Development Amir Hassan Baba Ali Assef

7. Symbolism The Kite represents Amir and Hassan's friendship/brotherhood the key to Amir’s relationship with his father recurring image in the novel is also a key to Amir’s eventual redemption. The snow Innocence and purity – Hassan Brass knuckles violence

8. Significant Passages Hassan’s dream (63 – 64) Amir wants to withdraw (65 – 66) Cutting the blue kite (69) Victory (71) Views of the Hazara (73 – 75) In the alley (75 – 82) Amir’s guilt (82 - 83) Back home (83 – 84)

9. Closing thoughts