"He had the same resolved look on his face as the day he'd dropped the stack of food stamps on Mrs. Dobbin's desk." -Page 156
Throughout the entire story, Baba maintains his stubborn attitude. His stubborn ways become especially apparent when he and Amir move to America to start a new life. First, Baba refuses to learn English like Amir suggests. He also takes back the food stamps that he is given by their eligibility officer in San Jose. Finally, Baba refuses any kind of chemo medication or treatment when he finds out that he has cancer. He doesn't even allow Amir to tell anyone what is going on with his health. Even during the ups and downs that came with immigrating to America and starting over again, Baba remains "hardheaded" and "far too proud" for his own good. When Amir finally makes him go to a pulmonologist, Baba refuses to even speak to the first doctor after hearing that he was from Russia. Even though Dr. Schneider was born in Michigan, Baba could not allow himself to look past the Russian background of the man. Baba's obstinate personality may get in the way sometimes, but it is a part of who he is and who he has always been.
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