Throughout the novel thus far, there seems to be a motif that everyone has a past. The decisions that one makes during childhood or adolescence can stay with a person for the rest of their life. During this week’s reading, Hosseini tells us that it is okay to have a past, because everyone has one.
Soon after Amir’s arrival in Afghanistan, Rahim Khan informs Amir that he and Hassan are half brothers. Although I was shocked to read this, I began to understand that through the entire story, Hosseini has been foreshadowing this. From the constant affection that Baba displayed toward Hassan, it is obvious that Hassan has a special place in Baba’s heart more than just a servant. Also when Amir says that he “had seen that face somewhere before” it means that Hassan looks similar to Amir, hence they share similar genes. Amir is shocked to find out that Baba could hide this from him, but at the same time, he cannot be upset with Baba because he too has his own secrets. It is here that Amir discovers that it is okay to have past secrets, you just need to make the most out of your situation.
Rahim Kahn also informs Amir that Hassan is now dead, but he has a son that is in an orphanage in Kabul and he wants Amir to go and save him. Will Amir use Hassan’s son Soharb in order to make up what happened that one winter? Will Amir finally feel guilt free if he is able to save Soharb and raise him as his own?
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