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The Emotional Journey: Amir, Hassan, and the Search for Redemption in Chapter 17

In Chapter 17, pivotal revelations unfold as Amir discovers deep family ties and the haunting legacy of his friendship with Hassan. Through a series of letters and conversations, Amir learns about his half-brother Hassan's son, Sohrab, and the tragic circumstances surrounding Hassan's death. Rahim Khan's urgent plea for Amir to rescue Sohrab forces him to confront his past mistakes and seek redemption. The chapter's motifs, including the slingshot and pomegranate tree, symbolize childhood innocence and the complexity of relationships, emphasizing that true motivations extend beyond mere monetary concerns.

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The Emotional Journey: Amir, Hassan, and the Search for Redemption in Chapter 17

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  1. Chapter 17 Overview Meg, Gail, and Katie

  2. Motifs • In the letter: the slingshot and the Pomegranate tree. - 217 • When Amir talks about the kites.- 219 • Childless characters.- 222

  3. Key Points • Amir is given the letters Hassan has written for him. • Hassan explains his son. • Rahim Khan explains how Hassan died. • Rahim Khan asks Amir to find Sohrab and bring him back. • Amir protests. • Amir finds out that Hassan is his half brother.

  4. Significant Quote • “It isn’t about the money, Amir!” Rahim Khan roared. “I’m a dying man and I will not be insulted! It has never been about the money with me, you know that. And why you? I think we both know why it has to be you, don’t we?” • Pg 221

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