Chapter 23
Explain the importance of Amir’s dream (about wrestling a bear) at this point of the story.
What were the injuries Amir had as a result of the beating? Which of them is ironic?
What truth did Amir learn from Rahim’s last letter?
Should it have been presented to Amir earlier?
Why do you think Rahim lied?
Comment: “A man who has no conscience, no goodness, doesn’t suffer.”; “True redemption is when quilt leads to good.”
What thematic topics of the novel are expressed in the letter?
Speak about Amir’s ideas what to do next to defend Sohrab?
Chapter 24
Point out some differences between Islamabad and Pashawar.
Comment: “There are a lot of children in Afghanistan, but little chilghood”.
Explain Sohrab’s attempt to run away.
How do you think the boy felt about being where and who he was?
Who was Raymond Andrews and how did he function in the novel?
What promises did Amir make to Sohrab and which did he break?
What did Sohrab do then? How can you account for his motif? Was it an act desperation or just an attempt to get attention?
Chapter 25
Why did Amir pray for the first time since Baba died?
How was Sohrab different after he recovered from his attempted suicide?
What did he say he wanted?
How did Amir stand up to General Thaheri?
How can it be explained as a sign of his newfound maturity?
What accounts for Sohrab’s silence and passive behaviour when he came to the USA?
Did he have any choice in the matter?
Describe the final scene of the book.
What gave Amir a glimpse of hope for Sohrab’s future?
Comment on the last words Amir actually spoke in the novel. How was it another full circle?