Rahim Khan
The kite runner tells a story of a young boy from
Kabul, who’s actions and own selfishness result
in him hurting those around him.
 Amir witness’ a group of boys sexually abusing
his servant/friend, Hassan, however he tells no
one as he wants the kite Hassan has ran, so that
he can gain his fathers affection.
 Afterward, Amir and Hassan keep a distance
from each other, Amir reacts indifferently
because he feels ashamed by what he has done.

Five years later, the Soviet Union invades
Afghanistan. Amir and Baba escape to
Pakistan and then to California, where Amir
and Baba, who lived in luxury in an expensive
mansion in Afghanistan, settle in a run-down
apartment and Baba begins work at a gas
station. Amir eventually takes classes at a
local community college to develop his
writing skills after graduating from high
school at age twenty.
 They also earn extra money by selling used
goods at a flea market, this is where Amir
meets his wife, Soraya.
 Rahim khan invites Amir back to Pakistan so
that he can collect sohrab from the
orphanage and take care of him.

 Amir
eventually takes Sohrab back to
America, however Sohrab is so emotionally
distraught that he isn’t willing to speak, until
Amir is teaching him how to fly a kite, when
he smiles.
 Rahim
Khan is Baba's loyal friend and
business partner, as well as a mentor to Amir.
Rahim convinces Amir to come to Pakistan by
saying "there is a way to be good again." He
eventually tells Amir that Hassan is his half
brother, and that he should save Sohrab. He
dies peacefully knowing he has successfully
made Amir the man Baba wanted him to be.
 Rahim khan has a big influence on Amir’s life,
he is like a second father.

“It's a dangerous thing, being born. Dangerous for the
mother, dangerous for the child. Your father would
die for you.” To Amir.

“Children aren't coloring books. You don't get to fill
them with your favorite colors.” To Baba about Amir.

“I see America has infused you with her optimism.
But there is such a thing as God's will.” To Amir.

“There is a way to be good again.” To Amir.