Theme

Theme

1. Betrayal/cowardice: "I opened my mouth and almost said something. Almost. The rest of my life might have turned out differently if I had". Amir does not save Hassan. "I ran because I was a coward".

2. Loyalty: Hassan admitted he stole Amir's presents even though he didn't to save Amir getting in trouble."For you, a thousand times over".

3. Atonement: Amir tries to make up for his betrayal as a child by saving Hassan'a son. Tried to say sorry for his unforgivable action. "Come, there is a way to be good again"-Rahim Khan

4. Fragile Relationships: "Baba never said so...(car sickness)". "You bring me shame". Parallel between Soraya and her father- both following a path their fathers would prefer them not to.

5. Friendship

6. Courage

7. Power

8. Honour

9. Discrimination