Chapter 25

This is final chapter in the book The Kite Runner, but it is critical to summarize it to wrap up the book and end on a positive note. This is the chapter where Sohrab starts a new chapter in his life with Amir. Last chapter left of where Amir discovered Sohrab's body in the tub. This is also where Amir starts to turn around as well, after 15 years of not praying, he prays frantically and fervently for Sohrab's recovery. It ends up that Sohrab surrenders to Amir and takes him to America. Soon after the 9/11 attacks in New York happen, and the American flag is seen to be flown everywhere, which can bring the theme of patriotism and the feeling of pride and rebuilding. This can be related to Bush's claimed rightness in relation to “You are either with us, or you are with the terrorists”. Although not directly stated in the book, it can be tied to that theme. The book ends on a positive note that starts at a New Year's celebration. Sohrab gains interest when Amir starts flying a kite and telling Sohrab that his father was the best kite runner in the competitions that were held when they were children. After a challenger appears in the sky, Sohrab hands the kite back to Amir to fend it off. He wins against the green kite and proceeds to run the kite down for Sohrab. Amir mentions an accurate comparison about seeing the first snowflake of many melting in regards to Sohrab.