In the Rostam and Sohrab tale, what is revealed about Sohrab?

• A. Rostam discovers Sohrab is his long-lost son.
• B. Sohrab defeats Rostam.
• C. Rostam kills his friend.
• D. Sohrab becomes a general.

Answer: (A)

The key idea is recognizing a hidden family connection revealed at a crucial turning point. Sohrab is actually Rostam’s son, a long-lost child whose true identity only comes to light during and after their deadly duel. This revelation transforms the fight from a straightforward combat scene into a deeply tragic moment, because Rostam discovers that the boy he has killed—or nearly killed—is his own son, the child of Tahmina. The other options don’t fit the tale: Sohrab does not defeat Rostam, Rostam does not kill a friend, and Sohrab does not become a general. The story’s emotional weight rests on this father–son recognition and the fate that intertwines their lives.