There is also the symbol of the kite which while in Afghanistan, the kite represents Amir’s happiness and guilt. Amir enjoyed the kites as a child because it gave him a way to connect with Baba who was once a champion kite fighter. Following that, kites take on a different meaning after Amir allows Hassan to be raped. He allows all this to happen because it is the only way to stay with the kite which he would give to Baba afterwards. He believed he needed to measure up to these standards set by Baba in order to be appreciated by Baba. This is understood when he says “I was going to win, and I was going to run that last kite. Then I’d bring it home and show it to Baba. Show him once and for all that his son was worthy”. (chapter 6) Subsequently,
