Lamb

• In Islam, what does the lamb symbolize?

  The sacrifice of an innocent.
• How does Amir describe both Hassan and Sohrab in relation to the lamb?

  He describes them as looking like lambs waiting to be slaughtered.
• What event does Amir reference when he compares Hassan to a lamb during his rape?

  The Muslim celebration of Eid Al-Adha.
• What does Eid Al-Adha commemorate?

  Abraham’s near sacrifice of his son for God.
• How does Amir describe Sohrab when he first sees him with Assef?

  He describes Sohrab as looking like a slaughter sheep.
• What action did Assef and others take regarding Sohrab that Amir compares to the treatment of sheep?

  They put mascara on Sohrab’s eyes.
• What do both Hassan and Sohrab represent in the context of sacrifice?

  They are innocents who are figuratively sacrificed by being raped.
• How do the sacrifices of Hassan and Sohrab differ in Amir's narrative?

  Amir sacrifices Hassan for the blue kite, while he stops Sohrab's sexual abuse.
• What is the portrayal of sacrifice in the context of the narrative?

  It is portrayed as the exploitation of an innocent.
• What does the lamb symbolize in The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini?

  Innocence, sacrifice, and submission
• How is the symbolic meaning of the lamb tied to cultural and religious contexts?

  It is associated with sacrifice in Islamic tradition, echoing Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son
• How does Hosseini use the lamb symbol to explore the characters' struggles?

  He uses it to highlight the emotional and moral struggles, particularly Amir's relationship with Hassan
• Which character in The Kite Runner is particularly associated with the lamb symbol?

  Hassan
• What does the lamb represent in relation to Hassan's character?

  It represents his innocence and vulnerability
• How does Hassan's social status and ethnic background affect his portrayal as a lamb?

  His lower social status and being a Hazara highlight his vulnerability and innocence
• What significant event aligns Hassan with the lamb metaphor?

  His rape, where Amir likens his expression to that of a lamb being slaughtered
• What does Amir's inaction during Hassan's trauma signify in the context of the lamb symbol?

  It signifies Amir's moral failing and the initiation of his journey toward redemption
• How does Hassan's silent endurance position him in the novel?

  It positions him as a Christ-like figure who takes on suffering for the benefit of others
• What does Amir's guilt for betraying Hassan lead him to seek?

  Redemption
• How does the lamb symbolize the cost of sin and the possibility of redemption?

  It represents that one life is given up to atone for another's sin
• How does Hassan's victimhood catalyze Amir's growth?

  It prompts Amir to confront his guilt and embrace sacrifice for redemption
• What is the significance of the lamb in Islamic tradition during Eid al-Adha?

  It commemorates Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to God
• How does Amir's journey to rescue Sohrab relate to the lamb symbolism?

  It echoes the idea of atonement and redemption, as Amir seeks to confront his past