Amir and sorayas relationship

Soraya is a very important person to Amir. She is courageous, which Amir realises, is a characteristic he does not have, as she can own up to the mistakes she made in the past. These mistakes Could cost her a suitable partner, yet she still bravely admits her wrongdoings. However, Amir is the opposite. He made a mistake, and yet cannot own up to it, and so is haunted by it, and cannot redeem himself.

Soraya, is also very trustworthy, because when Amir leaves to go to Pakistan, she doesn't even question him, and trusts him to be safe.

It is upsetting that they cannot have children as they may be the best people to become parents in the novel. It is a huge contrast to Baba, who neglected Amir in his childhood.

Amir sees past Soraya, and understands the Afghani double standards in the novel and at one point leads Soraya to wonder how he is so different to other Afghani men.

Amir also mentions that on his wedding night, he discovered, for the first time the tenderness of a women. However, he also mentions that after they discovered they couldn't have children, their nights together became futile.

Soraya, although he was not her father, looked after Baba, right up until his death, showing her love and care for him and Amir.

Regarding adoption, Amir and Soraya had opposing views.