The most important part of the novel is when Amir returns to Afghanistan. This part represents the main change in the book and also symbolizes redemption, realization as well as a new beginning of a guilt free life for Amir and the beginning of a wonderful life for his nephew. The other main event that caused change would be Hassan’s rape. The boy’s life before the rape, versus after the rape were so vastly different. Before the rape, they were happy and carefree and kids who enjoyed being young. After the rape, Hassan’s life was full of shame and embarrassment, and Amir’s was full of guilt.
After Hassans Rape is when the reader starts to gain the understanding of the main theme of guilt. From that day on, there is not a day that goes by where Amir does not feel the sharp pain of guilt. While growing up in America, he trys to push his guilt to the back of his mind and forget about it, which is a very hard and nearly impossible task.
The novel starts off in America, where Amir flys the kite and finally achieves the bond and reaction from his nephew that he had been working towards for a long time. By starting off with a "flash forward" the reader gains a sense of curiosity of how these two young boys from Kabul end up in America and the journey and path they had to follow and experience to get there.
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