The Kite Runner

The kite runner chapter 1-5

What does Baba give Hassan for his birthday?

What does his present suggest about his character?

How does Amir react to this present?

Why did the present, turn out to be ironic?

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Baba gives Hassan plastic surgery to fix his cleft lip. Amir is shocked at this extravagant gift for a servant: Amir is also jealous. The surgery went well and Hassan could finally smile an unbroken smile. Ironically, Amir explains, it was soon after that Hassan stopped smiling for good.

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