Soharb's Trauma
Why does Soharb run away and hide in a mosque while Amir is in the hotel?
He fears being sent back to an orphanage or losing Amir
Why does the embassy initially deny Amir’s adoption request?
They say Sohrab can’t be adopted because he’s not officially an orphan.
What shocking truth does Amir share with Sohrab?
That Hassan was his half-brother, making Sohrab his nephew.
How does Soraya respond when Amir finally calling?
She is shocked but stands by him and agrees to help Sohrab.
What solution finally allows Sohrab to enter the U.S.?
He’s sponsored by Afghan community members as a refugee.
Why does Sohrab blame himself for the abuse he suffered?
He feels ashamed and "Dirty". Believing he did something wrong.
Why is Sohrab considered "stateless"?
He has no legal parents or documents from Afghanistan.
Why did Baba keep this secret hidden?
He feared judgment for fathering a child with a Hazara woman.
What earlier act by Amir does this support repay?
Amir’s compassion when Soraya confessed her own “secret” before marriage.
What key legal step comes after arrival in America?
Amir and Soraya formally adopt him in the U.S. courts.
What moment shows the first sign of healing for Soharb?
He starts to show compassion towards Amir. (Smiling)
What does the embassy official admit that changes her attitude?
She lost her own son to the war in Afghanistan.
How does this revelation affect Amir?
It gives him guilt but also a sense of responsibility toward Sohrab.
How does Soraya help with Sohrab’s adoption?
She arranges contacts and prepares their home in California.
How does Amir show continued devotion to Sohrab?
He stays patient and gentle, earning his trust over time.
What desperate act does Soharb attempt in despair?
He tries to drown himself in the bathtub, trying to escape the thought of going back to a orphanage
What advice does the embassy eventually give Amir?
To speak with an immigration lawyer and pursue a refugee visa.
What is Sohrab’s reaction to learning the truth?
He feels more connected and eventually agrees to go with Amir.
What character traits does Soraya’s support reveal?
Her loyalty, kindness, and inner strength during crisis.
What powerful symbol closes their journey together?
Amir runs a kite for Sohrab, just as Hassan once did for him
What emotional state at the beginning of chapter 24 shows Soharb's deep trauma?
He becomes silent, withdrawn, and avoids eye contact.
Why does the lawyer praise Amir despite little hope for success?
He calls Amir “a true man” for saving Sohrab’s life selflessly.
How does this secret complete the story’s theme of redemption?
It allows Amir to right his father’s wrongs and bring peace to their family.
What does Soraya’s partnership represent in Amir’s journey?
The idea that love and understanding can create healing and second chances.
What message does their story end with?
That love, redemption, and forgiveness can heal generations of pain.