Baba and Amir are Afghan refugees who flee to the United States to escape the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.
In "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini, Baba and Amir escape Afghanistan after the Soviet invasion via a smuggling route with the help of their loyal friend Rahim Khan. They travel through Pakistan and eventually seek asylum in the United States as refugees.
Amir sacrifices his own dignity and truthfulness in order to keep a secret hidden from Baba. He also sacrifices his own happiness and relationship with Hassan in order to gain Baba's love and approval.
Baba shocks Amir by letting Hassan and Ali stay at the house, as Amir had put the wristwatch and Afghani bills under Hassan's mattress so that when Baba did find out about Hassan's stealing (a trait that Baba once told Amir he would never forgive in a person), Baba would want to push them out. Instead of Baba kicking them out, he forgave Hassan for "stealing" (he only admits stealing from Amir to protect him), and begs them to stay. Hassan and Ali leave the next morning and Baba weeps when they leave.
Baba gifts Amir with a red 1976 Mustang as a graduation present. Amir is thrilled by this thoughtful gift and it symbolizes Baba's love and pride in his son's accomplishments.
Amir received a notebook and a brand-new leather-bound copy of "Shahnamah" from Baba for his birthday.
Nausea, Amir kept getting sick on the truck when fleeing Afghanistan
In "The Kite Runner," Baba's full name is Ali. His father's name is Sanaubar.
In a truck.
Amir says this to Baba in "The Kite Runner" because he believes that Baba is being hypocritical. Baba expects his son to be honest and upstanding, yet he himself hides a dark secret from his past. By referencing the word "sataran," which means noble in Farsi, Amir is calling out Baba's moral double standard.
Amir tells Baba he thinks he has cancer as an attempt to explain his recent behaviors and to seek forgiveness for keeping secrets about Hassan's assault from Baba. Amir believes that by sharing this news, Baba might understand the guilt and burden he has been carrying.
Baba's snoring is a source of comfort for Amir, as it assures him of his father's presence and safety. It helps Amir relax and feel secure, especially during difficult times. Baba's snoring also serves as a reminder of their close bond and connection.
Baba and Amir ran a flea market stand selling used merchandise to supplement their income. Baba also fixed appliances and did gardening work for others. Amir worked odd jobs, tutoring students and editing manuscripts.