This scene is where Amir goes to save his best friends orphaned son who is in the care of a Taliban leader, who happens to be his childhood enemy. Assef is not only his enemy, but the boy who raped Hassan, the boy who tore Amir's world apart. This scene was very difficult to read through because you have to imagine this brutal fight with an abused child watching. Amir is quickly beaten to the point of near death and cannot protect himself. As he is about to be killed, the little boy holds up his sling shot and hits his abuser right in the eye. This some how shows the relationship that Hassan and Amir had when they were little. Hassan, like his son, was the strong courageous one with great insight, and Amir was always struggling. Not all their situations had to do with bullies, but with humbleness or seeking attention. This scene has two main significances. One is that Amir has the chance to save his now only living memory of Hassan. And also, this is his chance to kill the man who hurt his brother. This man scarred Hassan's life and Amir would help him to regret his decision of ever hurting him. This scene had a huge effect on both Sohrab and Amir. This is the first time since 1947 that Amir feels at peace with himself. He has now had the punishment he deserves for watching Assef that snowy afternoon. And Sohrab's life will never be the same. Although he has lost a dad and mother, he has also gained a friend that will stick with him until the end.
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