Chapters 21-25 Quotes

1. "A man who has no conscience, no goodness, does not suffer." (pg.301)
Speaker: Rahim Kahn
Occasion: Rahim wrote a final letter to Amir to recap everything that they had talked about when they met again, and to also say good-bye.
Audience: Amir
Purpose: The purpose of this quote is to show Amir that even though he did not stand up for Hassan, not to be so hard on himself. He was just a little boy then, to try and forget about not to have that conscience always reminding him.
Significance: This is significant because right before Amir got this letter he was beaten up by Assef. He felt relief in that because he finally felt like he got what he deserved. He wiped his conscience clean, he will not have to suffer day to day with the gilt he has felt.

2. "Perspective was a luxury when your head was constantly buzzing with a swarm of demons." (pg.356)
Speaker: Amir
Occasion: Amir was explaining how Sohrab had gotten in America and how it was decided.
Audience: readers
Purpose: The purpose of this quote is to show that not everything is as good as it looks or seems. Amir found perspective as a good thing due to all the evil going on inside of his head.
Significance: This quote is significant because it took Amir many steps, hardship, and struggles to get Sohrab into the U.S. with him and even though it is not perfect he is there and he would be fine. Amir was able to put everything into perspective for what has happened in the past months.