Hosseini refers to the unkempt pool to show imagery and use as a symbol for happier time. The unkempt pool is a reminder of happier and warmer times when things were better. In using the unkempt pool, Hosseini is referring to the betrayal of Hassan. That the warm summer times when the pool is filled, Amir and Hassan were happy, and now the empty pool in the middle of winter is a reminder of the guilt left behind. The pool is showing Amir’s guilt and how depressing it is. Hosseini uses these words to relate back to his overall theme about man. Man will feel guilt from the betrayal of his friend, throughout his life. He will feel the emptiness of the pool, and will be reminded about better times. Not only in his childhood, but in adulthood, Amir is reminded of the betrayal with guilt. It’s been over ten years since Amir and Baba have moved to America. Amir has finally found someone to marry named Soraya. Soraya too has a past that she feels guilty
Hosseini refers to the unkempt pool to show imagery and use as a symbol for happier time. The unkempt pool is a reminder of happier and warmer times when things were better. In using the unkempt pool, Hosseini is referring to the betrayal of Hassan. That the warm summer times when the pool is filled, Amir and Hassan were happy, and now the empty pool in the middle of winter is a reminder of the guilt left behind. The pool is showing Amir’s guilt and how depressing it is. Hosseini uses these words to relate back to his overall theme about man. Man will feel guilt from the betrayal of his friend, throughout his life. He will feel the emptiness of the pool, and will be reminded about better times. Not only in his childhood, but in adulthood, Amir is reminded of the betrayal with guilt. It’s been over ten years since Amir and Baba have moved to America. Amir has finally found someone to marry named Soraya. Soraya too has a past that she feels guilty