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Baba was born
The year that, "Zahir Shah began is forty-year reign of Afghanistan," was the year that "Baba was born" (24).. This descripition guves the reader knowlege about Baba's age. This is important because Baba's age will soon get the best of him. -
Hassan is born
In 1964, "Hassan's mother, Sanaubar, gave birth to him" (6). At this point of the book all we know is that Hassan's father is Ali, and his mother is Sanaubar. This description helps to catch the reader off guard for later. -
German uilt hydro plant
In 1967, "Germans bulit a hydro plant for afghanistan" (111). This event gives the reader a brieft history on Afghanistan. It also shows who were Afghanistans alies. -
Baba builds an Orphanage
In the late 1960's, "Baba decided to build an orphanage"(13). Baba's decision to build an orphanage is very important in the book because it forshadows later events. It also gives the reader an idea od Baba's personality. -
Amir plays a trick on Hassan
In 1973, "[Amir] played another trick on Hassan" (30). the word another means that Amir has played multiple tricks on Hassan. This event forshadows how their relationship will end. -
Amir wins the kite flying tournament
In the winter of 1975," Amir agha...won" the kite flying tournament (66).Amir won the kite tournament but after the win, Hassan went to go find the other kite. This event forshadows the event that is about to happen in the alley -
Hassan gets abused by Assef
In 1975 Assef, "trap[ed] Hassan in the alley," and absed him (73). THis event is the turning point in the book becuase after this Hassan and Amir's relationship goes down hill. This event made the rest of the book. -
Amir turns 13
Hassan, "turned thirteen" in the "summer of 1976" (93). This quote shows the reader hom much older Amir is and that he has matured. This makes the reader think Amir will act differently. -
Assef goes to Amir"s party
At Amir's thirteenth birthday party, "Assef [came] with his parents" (95). This event makes the reader very angery, because of what happened to Hassan. It also helps to reader to know Amir better, because they get to see hoe he will react. -
Soviet Union First Invades
Afghanistan was relatively peaceful until 1979 when, "the Soviet Union invaded." (1) -
Baba and Hassan are living in Fremont
In 1980 Baba and Amir were, "living in America" (125). This quote explains to the reader that Baba and Amir made it to America alive. It also opens a new chapter in Amir's life, and is a mojor turing point in the story. -
Amir graduates from Highschool
In the summer of 1983, " [Amir] graduated from highschool" (131). This quote is important because it shows hoe much Amir has grown. It also shows that Amir is almost an adult and he starts to make his own decisions. -
Amir meets General Taheri
In 1984 Baba introduces Amir to, "General Taheri" (138). This quote is important because the Taheri family will be a part of Amir's life forever. Their family changes Amir's life for the best. -
Amir does good in college.
At the spring quater Amir, "aced all of [his] general education classes (144). This quote is important because it shows how smart Amir is. Amir's intelligence will help him later in the book -
Amir went to find Hassan
In 1986 Amir, "went to Hazarajat to find Hassan" (202). This quote shows that Amir has not forgotten about Hassan, and that their relationship can be revived. This part of the story starts a series of challenges the Amir has to overcome. -
Amir finished his first novel
In 1988 Amir, "finished his first novel" (182). This quote brings the reader back to Amirs childhood when he loved writing. It shows that Amir has found his true love, and it is writing. -
Soviets Leave Afghanistan
Afghanista became free in 1989 when, "the last Soviet troops left Afghanistan."(1) -
Taliban Seizes Control
Stict enforcement was put on Islamic law in 1996 when, "the Taliban [took] control of Afghanistan."(2) -
Osama Bin Laden arrives in Afghanistan
In may of 1996, "Mr. Bin Laden... arrived... at Jalalabad airport." (3) -
9/11
On September 11, 2001 there were, "attacks on the world trade center," commited by Al Qaeda. -
Hamid Karzai Exiles Kin of Afghanistan
In December, of 2001, "Hamid Karzai...exiled former king of Afganistan." (3) -
Mr. Karzai
In 2004, "Mr. Karzai was elected to a five-year term as president in 2004." (3) -
Iraq took Control of U.S. Central Command
In October 2008, "General Petraeus...[took] control of U.S. cental command." (4) -
West Point Speech
In december of 2001, "Mr. Obama announced his plan to deploy 30,000 additional troops." (4) -
U.S Forces in Afghanistan until 2014
The Obama Administration has anounced that, " the United States will have forces in the country until at least the end of 2014" (4).
