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Does Amir tell Soraya about Hassan?
Amir calls Soraya, who has been sick with worry, and explains everything to her, including the story of his betrayal of Hassan. Amir finally confesses his past to Soraya, as he should have done the day of their engagement when she told him the story of her past relationship.
What does Soraya reveal to Amir before they become engaged Should Amir have told her about his betrayal of Hassan Why or why not?
Soraya revealing her darkest secret should have prompted Amir to share his secret about witnessing Hassan’s rape and his other transgressions. He is still filled with extreme guilt and shame regarding his childhood decision to allow Assef to rape his best friend.
What disappointment do Soraya and Amir face do you think Amir should have told Soraya about his betrayal of Hassan before they were married PG 180 Why or why not?
They are disappointed because they are unable to have children and I believe that Amir should have opened up to Soraya about the incident he encountered with Hassan. As she told Amir about her past actions that she wasn’t proud of and put her trust in him. 21.
What does Sohrab confess to Amir?
Sohrab tells Amir he is tired of everything. He wants his old life back and says Amir should have left him in the water. Amir says he was coming to explain that they found a way for Sohrab to go to America.
Why is Amir Jealous of Soraya?
Amir is tempted to admit his past but is unable to do so. He recognizes that he is in no position to “chastise someone for their past” and realizes that he is jealous of Soraya because her secret is no longer secret but out in the open.
What secret does Soraya confess to Amir?
Soraya reveals that her dream is to be a teacher, and she tells Amir how as a child she had taught her father’s servant to read. Amir feels guilty then, remembering how he had used his education to mock Hassan, not to help him.
Why do Amir and Soraya not adopt?
Soraya wants a child of her own; the General is wary of not knowing the bloodline of the infant; and Amir views being childless as a form of divine justice.
How does Amir show jealousy?
Gifts. Amir envies Hassan when his father shows him affection in the form of attention and gifts. For example, Amir displays his envy toward Hassan when he says, ”I’d change my mind and ask for a bigger and fancier kite, Baba would buy it for me—but then he’d buy it for Hassan too.