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Flashback In The Kite Runner

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Even though the story is set in multiple places, it mostly takes place in Afghanistan, the United States, and Pakistan. The story takes place over a long period of time, 1975 to 2001. A unique feature that makes the story interesting is the flashbacks that occur throughout the book. The flashbacks help develop the importance of the events that made Amir the man he is. Amir feels guilty because he watches Kamal and Wali attack and rape his friend. The central conflict is Amir has to live with the guilt of not stopping the boys and pretends like he does not know Hassan gets raped. Amir tries to solve the conflict by accusing Hassan of stealing money so he will leave. Even though Hassan did not steal the money, he says he did. Amir’s plan is successful;
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