"The Kite Runner"- Rahim Khan

"I remember he said to me, 'Rahim, a boy who won't stand up for himself becomes a man who can't stand up to anything.' I wonder, is that what you've become?'" (page 221). Throughout the novel, I was often confused as to who Rahim Khan was and what role he played in the storyline. It was during this section that I realized, Rahim Khan was in some ways Amir's living conscience who was always calling him back to his past life. Rahim Khan was not only Baba's business partner, but he also played the role of Amir's advisor throughout the majority of his life. He drew Amir's attention to things that he had not seen before and made him realize what he needed to do. It was during this passage that I realized the major role Rahim Khan plays in the novel. He is the one who leads Amir to Sohrab and redemption. He brings Amir and Hassan back together at last when he unites Amir with Sohrab. He also allows Amir to move on with his life with less blame and regret by passing on Hassan's letters to Amir. It is because of Rahim Khan that Amir is able to forgive himself and Sohrab is able to be saved and live a better life in America. Rahim Khan is in many ways Amir's spiritual guide and he leads him through the mazes of life.