The Kite Runner

What motivates Amir exactly? Do you think love or obligation motivates him?

I have just finished The Kite Runner. I think it has different

layers and themes that can be discussed. I want to know your opinions on

some questions that I wonder. What motivates Amir exactly? Do you think

love or obligation motivates him? Second question is that do you think

that the book suggests if our country is under threat, we have an

obligation to stay and help effect change or we have an obligation to

yourself and your family’s safety.

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I believe that Amir's sense of obligation sends him to Peshawa to meet with Rahim Khan, and I think that same sense of obligation leads him to look for Sohrab and take him home. Although it takes time, his relationship with Sohrab becomes one of love; they become a family.

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Your second question could cause quite the debate. In Baba's place, I would leave with my son in the same way he did. Although, I probably would have made sure that Hassan and the man who cared for him were a part of my leaving. As far as being obligated to stay and effect change even if it was possible to leave....... I couldn't say what I would do personally unless I was faced with the decision.

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