Kite Runner Chapter 8

LaSt BlOg PoSt!!!!1!1!

Previously, in chapter 7, Amir wins the kite tournament and Hassan successfully chases down the kite. However, Assef and his posse come and demand the kite. Amir watches from afar as Hassan is threatened but still doesnt give up the kite. Finally, Assef rapes (yes, rapes) Hassan while Amir watches. Amir does nothing and runs away. After that, Amir and Hassan rarely see or talk to each other. Amir finally has the respect he wants from Baba, but it doesn't feel right. He asks Baba if they should get new slaves. Baba gets extremely angry and says, "I've never laid a hand on you, Amir, but you say that again... You bring me shame. And Hassan...Hassan's not going anywhere, you understand?" (90). Amir then unexpectedly takes Hassan up to their hill, then hurls a pomegranate at him. He tells Hassan to hit him back. This is a lot like FIght Club. Hassan does not fight back however. Instead, after Amir throws until he is exhausted, Hassan comes and crushes one on his own forehead. This hits very deep for Amir and he starts crying. The next summer, Amir turns 13 and his father throws a huge party for him, inviting hundreds of people. Assef shows up and appears very intimidating, but Baba favors him because he is athletic. Assef then gives Amir a biography of Hitler, who Assef looks up to. At the very end of the chapter, by light of fireworks, Amir sees Assef grinning while punching Hassan in the chest. Then darkness.