Sexual Abuse:
Probably the most disturbing recurring
motif is that of sexual abuse throughout the novel. Beginning with Assef’s rape of
Hassan, the pain it cause Hassan emotionally but also its effects on Amir are
particularly important for driving conflict in the book. This rape causes Amir much guilt as he does not intervene, instead just peers down the alleyway. This rape is contrasted by Amir's heroic rescue of Sohrab after his prolonged abuse while in Assef's clutches.
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