... his love for Amir by asking for the Taheri's for Soraya. Rahim supports Amir in a way that is imperceptible to him. He offers Amir the opportunity to atone for his past sins and find closure to put his mind to rest, even if he is oblivious to it. "And why you? I think we both know why it has to be you ... , don't we?" (221). Rahim recognizes what Amir requires and gives him the support to carry out the dangerous task of rescuing Sohrab. He draws on Amir's past sins as a reason for him to comply with his request. Another example of Rahim giving Amir the necessary support is when he tells ...

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