Characters and Events in The Kite Runner

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How were Hassan and Farzana killed?

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They were both shot.

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How was the lady related to Hassan?

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She was his mother.

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What is the favor Rahim asks of Amir?

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To bring Hassan's son to Peshawar from Kabul.

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What did Amir find out about Rahim and Hassan after leaving Kabul?

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About the hardships Rahim and Hassan faced after he and his father left Kabul.

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What is one thing the Taliban banned in 1996?

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Kite fighting.

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Who is Hassan in relation to Amir?

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Hassan is Amir's childhood friend and servant.

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What is the significance of kite fighting in the story?

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Kite fighting symbolizes the competition and rivalry between Amir and Hassan.

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What does Baba represent in Amir's life?

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Baba represents strength, honor, and the complex relationship Amir has with his father.

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What is the main theme of The Kite Runner?

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The main theme is redemption and the impact of past actions on the present.

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How does Amir seek redemption throughout the novel?

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Amir seeks redemption by returning to Afghanistan to rescue Hassan's son, Sohrab.