What does Amir make sure the General understands?

• A. Sohrab is his nephew and not to be referred to as 'Hazara boy'; He has a name, Sohrab
• B. Sohrab is a stranger who should be left in Kabul
• C. Sohrab is Baba's son
• D. Sohrab is Hassan's son

Answer: (A)

Recognizing a person’s identity and family ties matters more than labels. Amir wants the General to see Sohrab as a real person with a name and a family, not as a nameless “Hazara boy.” By insisting that Sohrab is his nephew and has a name, Amir asserts Sohrab’s dignity and rightful place in his life. This moment underscores Sohrab’s connection to Amir through Hassan (Sohrab is Hassan’s son, making him Amir’s nephew) and emphasizes treating him with respect rather than reducing him to an ethnic label. The emphasis on Sohrab’s name and kinship conveys the humanity and belonging that war and displacement threaten.