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Hassan Gets Rapped
While Hassan was getting the kite to bring to Amir "Assef yelped as he flung himself at Hassan, knocking him to the ground" (Hosseini 73). Assef has power over Hassan and Amir. This makes him feel as if he has to prove what he can do. -
Hassan and Ali Leave
Hassan and Ali decide to move away from Baba and Amir because they "can't live here anymore" (Hosseini 106). After the incident of Hassan being raped they decide to finds a better location. This shows that Ali must have known about the rape and cared for Hassan. -
Peace
Afghanistan has had small-scale peace "since 1979, when the Soviet Union invaded" (NYT). -
First Soviet Troops
To help the president of the time Babrak Karmal "The first Soviet troops parachuted into Kabul." (NYT) -
Leaving Kabul
To avoid the Russian invasion Amir and Baba "left Kabul just after two in the morning" (Hosseini 110). They are making a scary trip over to leave for America. This shows that they are desperate to leave Kabul and find safty. -
Baba Dies
Baba's cancer was spreading and one night he "never woke up" (Hosseini 173). Amir now has no father or mother leaving him only with his wife and her family. This shows that Baba had helped Amir enough and now Amir was going to have to make his own decisions for himself. -
Amir and Soraya Got Married
After the general accepted Amir and Soraya had "the wedding" (Hosseini 173). They got married since the General liked Amir. This proves that Amir is a good person because the General has high expectations for his daughter to marry which Amir meets. -
Amir's First Novel
After a New York agency represented Amir he became "a published novelist" (Hosseini 183). After all of Amirs hard work he has now become honnored for his work. This shows that Amir never gives up a does what he believes will beifit him. -
Last Soviet Troops
Once peace has been resloved "the last Sviet troops left afghanistan" (NYT). The final and complete withdrawal of Soviet combatant forces from Afghanistan began on 15 May 1988 and ended on 15 February 1989 under the leadership of Colonel-General Boris Gromov. -
Amir meets Sohrab
Amir met his half-nephew Sohrab who stated "You are the Amir agha Father told me about" (Hosseini 298). Hassan had told his son, Sohrab about Amir and their memories. This shows how much Amir meant to Hassan because he valued his life living with Amir and Baba. -
Exile of King
Hamid Karzai became chairman of a short-term government that took over the Taliban all because he "exiled former king of Afghanistan" (NYT) -
Amir goes back to Pakistan
Amir must go to back to Pakistan because "Rahim Khan is very sick" (Hosseini 191). Rahim Khan has inspired Amir to persure his path in writing. This shows how much Amir values him, trust his opinion and loves him dearly. -
Sohrab Attempts Suicide
Soharb attempts suicide so he does not half to go back to an orphanage but, "he is alive" (Hosseini 348) Amir was very worried about Sohrab and does everything he can. This demonstrates how much Sohrab means to Amir. -
Amir fights Assef
Amir and Assef fight because they "have some unfinished business" (Hosseini 286). They begin to fight but before Amir becomes more beat up, Sohrab shoots Assef with his slingshot. This shows that kindness pays off because Assef was never knd so Sorhab did not help him when he needed it. -
9/11 Attacks
The United States military has been interested and working with "Afghanistan since 2001, when it led an invasion" (NYT). -
Obama's speech
Barack Obama gave a speech introducing "his plan to deploy 30,000 additional troops" (NYT). "And as commander in chief, I have determined that it is in our vital national interest to send an additional 30,000 U.S. troops to Afghanistan" (http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/12/01/obama.afghanistan.speech.transcript/index.html)
