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Summary Of Quotes From 'The Kite Runner'
As I read pages 136-137, I realized that Amir had always been externally comforted in times of trouble. When encountering a problem with Assef, Hassan would defend Amir. Now, with Baba’s illness, Soraya is there to comfort him. I notice that he’s never been comforted by his own state of mind or conscience. As for me, I like to be alone in times of struggle and problems. This passage is a window for me because I don’t rely on the comfort from others.

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