Amir places a lot of care in his father and adores him.

“Sohrab never accepted my offer...But he knew that when the bandages were removed and the hospital garments returned, he was just another homeless Hazara orphan.”

This quote depicts how much Amir cares for the Hazan people in the way he didn’t want Sohrab to be viewed like another stereotype but instead he wants the best for him and gave him an offer.

Amir is driven by the need to be forgiven of all the bad things he has done to people in his life so far.

“I always felt like Baba hated me a little. And why not? After all, I had killed his beloved wife, his beautiful princess, hadn’t I? The least I could have done was to have had the decency to have turned out a little more like him. But I hadn’t turned out like him. Not at all” (19). 

This quote shows he felt remorse for a mistake he had make, one for “killing his beloved wife” and the other for not turning out the way Baba had internally wished.

“I was afraid of getting hurt. That’s what I told myself as I turned my back to the alley, to Hassan.” (77)

Another internal conflict Amir has is when he is unable to adopt Sohrab.

“Your petition to adopt this young fellow. Give it up, that’s my advice to you” (346)

Ahmaq: Foolish or Stupid (English Translation)

Betray: Purposely go against or hurt someone.

Friend: A person whom one can confide in and trust.

Please & Thank You: Seeking permission, Gratitude after something.  

(A show of decent manners)

One lesson of life we can learn from the novel is how previous mistakes can come back to haunt you and we need to try our best to make decisions that are best for everyone not just ourselves.

The book as a whole was very intriguing and pulled the reader in, it had many parts that were very sad but the way it came back from the sadness was impressive, We both mostly enjoyed it. We would recommend it because it does not really have any dull moments where you don’t want to read anymore, it it very interesting all throughout.

“I wondered if that was how forgiveness budded; not with the fanfare of epiphany, but with pain gathering its things, packing up, and slipping away unannounced in the middle of the night.” (359)

“There are a lot of children in Afghanistan, but little childhood.” (318)

Amir spent most of his time with Hassan, he was Amir’s best friend.

“Hassan and I fed from the same breasts. We took our first steps on the same lawn in the same yard. And, under the same roof, we spoke our first words.” (11)

Even though Amir and Hassan were best friends, they treated each other like brothers. Until Amir had found out they actually were blood brothers.

Amir causes an impact by bringing Sohrab back to America, which not only changed Sohrab but also Amir.

 “Would you like to come live in America with me and my wife? He didn’t answer. He sobbed into my shirt and I let him.” (320)

This quote shows another beginning of when Amir suggests Sohrab stay with him. He contributes into changing Sohrab’s life positively.