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America

After political unrest forces Baba and Amir to flee their home town and country, they make their way here.

Kabul

Amir grows up in his father's house in here, where his father is among the wealthiest and most powerful.

Kite Tournament

In childhood, a victory in this represents, to Amir, a way to ensure the love and respect of his father.

Pomogranete Tree

In childhood, Amir and Hassan escape to this object, where Amir reads Afghan legends to the illiterate Hassan.

Jeans

In Kabul during Amir's childhood, this article of clothing symbolized wealth.

Watch

For Amir's thirteenth birthday, he receives, from his father, a bicycle and this.

Shahnamah

Throughout boyhood, Amir reads the legends in this to Hassan. Both boys especially enjoy the story of the soldier, Sohrab.

San Jose Flea Market

Amir and his father attempt to make extra money by purchasing used items at yard...

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