Quote: “But better to get hurt by the truth than comforted with a
lie
.” Lesson to learn: You may be hurt by the truth, but it’s better than living with a lie. Use this approach with your loved ones: it’s generally better to tell them the truth than to lie to them to make them feel better.
Who says but better to get hurt by the truth than comforted with a lie in The Kite Runner?
The curious thing is that even though
Baba
says, “better to get hurt by the truth than comforted with a lie,” this may not, ironically, be truthful. Baba specifically refers to the political situation in Afghanistan, but his comment also refers to personal relationships as well.
Who said it hurts to say that but better to get hurt by the truth than comforted with a lie?
But better to get hurt by the truth than comforted with a lie” (
Hosseini 58
). When Amir is saying this it shows he is understanding the importance of telling the truth and going back to his past to heal the problems that occurred rather than believing in a lie that will stay with you and give regret and sorrow.
What page is the quote there is a way to be good again?
“There is a way to be good again.” –
Chapter 18
.
How does Baba react when Ali quits?
It rains when Ali and Hassan leave, and Amir watches from inside as they go. How does Amir’s father react when Ali quits?
Baba pleads with him to stay, but Ali refuses
. What was the cause of all the gunfire and bombing that took place after Amir read Hassan his story?
How does truth hurt?
The truth hurts because it makes us confront something to which we’ve been in denial. Think about when you first entered the rehab or your first AA or NA meeting. You might have felt dejected, angry, ashamed or any number of other emotions. The truth can hurt
because you feel exposed
.
What did Baba build for the city?
Baba did all the things people said he could not do. Though he had no training as an architect, he designed and
built an orphanage
. Though people said he had no business sense, he became one of the most successful businessmen in the city.
What were the Kite Runner doing?
The kite runners were
flying kites
.
What question has Baba been trying to teach Amir to never have to ask?
‘
What’s going to happen to you, you say? All those years, that’s what I was trying to teach you
, how to never have to ask that question. ‘
What does there are a lot of children in Afghanistan but little childhood mean?
In Islamabad, Amir says to Sohrab, “There are a lot of children in Afghanistan, but little childhood.” What does he mean?
Amir reasons that Afghan children have to grow up fast because they see and deal with adult things too early in life
. Amir tells Sohrab that he is Hassan’s brother.
Who says a boy who won’t stand up for himself becomes a man who can’t stand up to anything?
“A boy who won’t stand up for himself becomes a man who can’t stand up to anything.”
Baba
says these words to Rahim Khan while he is talking about Amir at the end of Chapter 3, and the quotation reveals important traits in both Amir and Baba.
What page is a boy who won’t stand up for himself becomes a man who can’t stand up to anything in Kite Runner?
―
The Kite Runner, chapter 8, pg
.
“You know,” Rahim Khan said, “one time, when you weren’t around, your father and I were talking. And you know how he always worried about you in those days. I remember he said to me, ‘Rahim, a boy who won’t stand up for himself becomes a man who can’t stand up to anything.
Who says for you a thousand times over?
‘For you, a thousand times over! ‘
Amir
has just cut the blue kite and won the kite tournament. Hassan’s words, shouted to Amir as Hassan “runs” Amir’s blue kite, reveals Hassan’s unending loyalty and love for Amir.
What page is the quote for you a thousand times over?
“For you a thousand times over.” This line from the end of the book on
page 371
, is by far the most memorable line of the book.
What does for you a thousand times over mean in The Kite Runner?
Originally Answered: What does the quote from The Kite Runner, ‘For you, a thousand times over’ mean ? A2A. Generally, the quote refers to or
indicates an individual’s sincere devotion for another individual, the extent being limitless
(a thousand times over).
What is Ali’s relationship to Baba?
Lesson Summary
Baba and Ali were raised as brothers after Ali’s parents were killed when he was five. Baba is a Pashtun, which is the privileged race, and
Ali is a Hazara
. Based on their lineage, Ali will never aspire to be more than a servant.
How does Baba betray Ali?
Baba had betrayed Ali, his closest friend since childhood,
by sleeping with Sanaubar
. As Amir says, having sex with a man’s wife was the worst possible way an Afghan man could be dishonored. Amir had similarly betrayed Hassan.
What is the meaning of the truth will set you free?
“
You will know the truth, and the truth will make you free
.” … This verse reflects the same meaning by saying that by telling the truth, even though you may get in trouble, will ultimately save you from guilt and provide you with a sense of relief.
What is Amir’s relationship with Baba?
The familial relationship explored in ‘The Kite Runner’ is much like any other father-son relationship, with Amir
always seeking to gain his father’s approval
. Their relationship can best be summed by saying that it’s continually strained, but never breaks.
Should I tell the truth even if it hurts someone?
No matter how much it would hurt them
, of course you should tell them the truth. You should never tell a lie to anyone excpet in a situation where you HAVE to lie for your well being or safety. Being honest to others, even if it would hurt them, just shows them how much they can trust you.
Can you get in trouble for telling the truth?
Yes,
a person can be charged for telling the truth if what they say is an admission to committing a crime
. Lying to the police is a crime and lying to get another person in trouble is also a crime.
What does Baba build and what does this say about him?
For instance, Baba
builds an orphanage
, which appears to be a simple act of charity. But as Rahim Khan explains, Baba built the orphanage to make up for the guilt he felt for not being able to acknowledge Hassan as his son.
What does Baba believe is the only sin?
Baba Amir’s Father: There is only one sin, only one. And that is
theft
. Every other sin is a variation of theft… When you kill a man, you steal a life.
How did Ali come into Baba’s family?
How does Ali come to live with Baba and his family?
His parents were killed when they were hit by a car
, Amir’s grandfather heard of this and adopted Ali in to his household.
Is the book Kite Runner a true story?
The Kite Runner is primarily an example of
historical fiction
in that it is set against a backdrop of historic events in Afghanistan, from the collapse of the monarchy to the rise and fall of the Taliban. As a genre, historical fiction focuses on a particular setting and the social conditions of the time period.
How did Baba redeem himself in The Kite Runner?
Although Baba never told Amir, Ali, or Hassan of his affair, and took the anger of his guilt out on his loved ones, Baba was able to find redemption. He
forgave himself by helping those in need
, and later improving his relations with Amir.
What is Baba’s sin?
The Only Sin
Baba tells Amir that, ”Now, no matter what the mullah teaches, there is only one sin, only one. And that is
theft
. Every other sin is a variation of theft. ” Baba goes one to explain that, ”When you kill a man, you steal a life” and that ”When you tell a lie, you steal someone’s right to the truth.
What sins did Baba commit?
Baba’s great sin is
committing adultery with Ali’s
wife, and he is Hassan’s real father. Baba’s many works of charity and the orphanage he builds are part of his attempts to redeem himself.
What does Soraya agree to?
What does Soraya agree to?
She agreed to take in Sohrab and she also called a couple adoption agencies that could help her
and Amir take in Sohrab. Her Kaka Sharif knows friends in the INS who could help issue Sohrab a visa.
What is the message in The Kite Runner?
Khaled Hosseini, the Afghan-American author of the best selling novel “The Kite Runner,” says the story transcends Afghan values. “
Guilt, friendship, forgiveness, loss, and desire for atonement, and desire to be better than who you think you are
.
Was Baba a good person?
Although Baba does not spend time much time with Amir in Afghanistan,
He is still a good father
because he positively impacts Hassan and Amir’s respective lives. This stance will be demonstrated through the words and actions of Baba found in the novel.
Sohrab knows that
Amir and Hassan were nursed by the same woman and that Amir was “the best friend he [Hassan] ever had
.” Amir’s guilt over his failure to intercede in the rape, however, prevents him from agreeing with the boy.
What promise does Amir break to Sohrab?
In response to his concerns about going to an orphanage, Amir promises
him that we will never need to go to an orphanage again
. Sohrab nods in agreement after Amir implores him to “Come home with me.”
Does Sohrab have a cleft lip?
Hassan’s
cleft lip symbolizes his poverty and low social status
, especially compared to Amir. … The scar on his lip also symbolizes his new role as father figure toward Sohrab.
Who wins the kite contest?
When
Baba
was a boy, he won the kite-fighting tournament. Though Amir had always done well in the competition, even making it to the final three once, he had never won. To finally please Baba, Amir feels he must show Baba he is like him by winning the tournament and bringing home the kite of his final opponent.
Who said there is way to be good again?
There is a way to be good again,” (
Hosseini 192
). Rahim Khan informs Amir of Hassan ‘s tragic death, and provides Amir with one final chance to redeem himself by traveling to Kabul and retrieving Sohrab, Hassan ‘s son.
Who said Baba loved the idea of America?
Key quotations: Chapter 11
Key quotation 1: Introducing their move to the USA,
Amir
says that ‘Baba loved the idea of America’ (p. 109). Possible interpretations: The quotation shows that, like Amir, Baba is quite westernised.
What important lesson does Baba teach Amir?
What important lesson does Baba teach Amir?
You must find your own way to happiness. You must put God above all other concerns
.
How do you quote The Kite Runner?
- “It may be unfair, but what happens in a few days, sometimes even a single day, can change the course of a whole lifetime…” …
- “And that’s the thing about people who mean everything they say. …
- “There is only one sin. …
- “it always hurts more to have and lose than to not have in the first place.”
What is the rumor about Amir’s father?
The Bear. Raised by a widowed father (Baba) in Afghanistan, Amir sees him as being larger than life. Amir both admires and fears his father. There is a rumor that one time
his very intimidating looking 6’5” father wrestled a black bear
.
What is Amir’s relationship with Baba in the beginning of the book?
Amir loves Baba very much
, however, throughout the book Amir feels as if he is fighting for Baba’s acceptance and affection. Although their relationship is strained for a majority of the book, there are both differences and similarities that Baba and Amir share.
What is the significance of Baba taking a handful of dirt from the middle of the paved road?
Ironic because he doesn’t want to remember Hassan and what happened to them.
Baba gathers up the dirt of his homeland and places it next to his heart
.
