Who is Assef describe him?
Assef encompasses all that is evil in Afghanistan. The reader first meets Assef as a violent, racist child who draws his social power from his economic and ethnic identity, and wants to rid his country of all Hazaras.
What did Assef look like?
In the book, he had blond hair and blue eyes, while in the film, he had black hair and brown eyes. His battle with Amir is much more violent in the book and Amir laughed as he finally found redemption, much to Assef’s annoyance.
How is Assef described in The Kite Runner?
Assef is the main antagonist of the novel, The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini and its 2007 film adaptation. A sadistic, depraved sociopath, as a child he was a vicious bully who liked to dominate, harass, and sexually abuse others. As an adult, he is a member of the Taliban and the head of a child sex trafficking ring.
What is ironic Assef?
Irony. Another significant irony is the fact that Assef, who raped Hassan and caused Amir’s guilt, becomes the way for Amir to atone. Amir is emotionally healed by taking the beating Assef gives him.
Was Assef raped?
When Hassan refuses to hand over the kite he ran for Amir, Assef pins Hassan to the ground and rapes him.
What is Assef famous for?
Assef was born by a German mother and an afghan father. He is famous for his stainless steel knuckles. He thinks all Pashtuns are the real Afghans and wants to get rid of all of the hazaras.
How does Hosseini’s description of Assef let the reader know immediately that he is the antagonist?
How does Hosseini’s description of Assef let the reader know immediately that he is the antagonist? He’s very privileged and uses that as a way to impose power on others. His eyes have descriptions that imply that he looks aggressive or hostile. Carries brass knuckles.
What word does Amir use to describe Assef?
At the Beginning of Chapter 5 what “roared like thunder?” What clinical term does Amir refer to Assef? The last falling kite, it was a trophy of honor for respect.
Who killed themselves in The Kite Runner?
The cruelty of people like Assef defeats Sohrab. When Amir tells Sohrab he’s going to put him (briefly) in an orphanage, Sohrab tries to commit suicide.
What symbolizes Assef?
When Amir fights Assef, his lip gets split and he has a scar that makes it look like he has a cleft lip. This symbolizes Amir’s growth and new found courage. It also will stay with him forever reminding him of the courage he gained after redeeming himself for what he did to Hassan.