I enjoyed reading about how Baba is weakening. Obviously I didn't enjoy the fact that Baba was weakening cos he's great, but I enjoyed studying it yeaah. He is shown to be alienated as he is the 'lone republican' and seems much older as he complains much more and has more ailments, 'traffic noises gave him headaches'.
Baba and Amir's relationship has significantly changed as, when they were in Pakistan Baba was in control. He was a 'strong pashtun specimen' like a 'bear'. Standing up for people even till the last minute in Pakistan when he saves the woman from being raped. However when they reach America there seems to be a role-reversal as Baba looses his strength because he is an outsider and has 'broken english'. However Amir is educated and can speak good english. This gives him power over his father, he controls the situations like in the shop when he has to 'take Baba home'. At the end of this chapter though Baba finally becomes 'proud' of Amir which is what Amir has wanted seemingly all his life.
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