Analysing Oppression

• What are women expected to be according to gender expectations?

  Submissive
• What rights do women have in the context of oppression?

  Women have no rights
• What does Baba expect from Amir in terms of gender roles?

  Baba expects Amir to be a "man"
• How is ethnic prejudice reflected in Amir and Hassan's relationship?

  It has always had an element of ethnic prejudice
• What happened to Hassan due to his ethnicity?

  Hassan was bullied, overlooked, and tortured
• What is the disparity between Hazaras and Pashtuns?

  There is a significant disparity between them
• How does Farid confront Amir regarding his privilege?

  Farid confronts Amir about his privilege
• How does the theme of economic and social status relate to gender expectations?

  This theme links to the inferiority of gender expectations through domestic hierarchies
• What is the situation for those of low economic and social status?

  They don’t have freedom
• How do lower-class individuals live according to the study material?

  Lower class lives terribly and uncomfortably
• What is the awareness of the upper class regarding the suffering of the lower class?

  Upper class have no idea how the lower class suffered
• Who were sexually abused according to the study material?

  Hazaras were sexually abused
• How is violence perceived in the context of oppression?

  Violence is excused as a sign of strength
• Who caused unnecessary violence upon people?

  The Taliban caused unnecessary violence
• What role does bullying play in the context of supremacy?

  Bullying is an example of supremacy
• How was sexual abuse viewed in the context of oppression?

  Sexual abuse was excused
• What does the Taliban represent in the context of religious doctrine?

  The Taliban represents a strict interpretation of Islam
• How does Baba's view relate to the character of Assef?

  Baba's views paint Assef as someone who benefits from Islam
• What are the characteristics of the image of the lamb in the context of oppression?

  • Innocence
  • Sacrificial
  • Helpless
  • Vulnerable
• What does the phrase "Hassan was the price I had to pay" signify?

  It signifies sacrifice for Amir's gain
• How does Amir's behavior reflect his internal struggles?

  Amir shuts out reality and retreats to dreams/thoughts
• What is the real reason Amir runs instead of resisting Hassan's oppression?

  Amir's cowardice leads him to run
• What does Assef mean when he says "nothing is free in this world"?

  Amir had to sacrifice Hassan for Baba's love
• What does bringing the kite back to Baba symbolize for Amir?

  It symbolizes Amir's desire for Baba's love
• What does Amir feel at the end of the chapter regarding his relationship with Hassan?

  Amir feels temporary relief at the expense of Hassan
• How does Amir attempt to escape from his guilt?

  He tries to escape from his guilt through temporary relief