What is the significance of Amir giving his watch to Wahid's sons?

• A. The boys gushed over the value of the watch.
• B. The old watch became a family heirloom.
• C. The boys were staring at his watch and not impressed.
• D. The watch sparked envy.

Answer: (C)

Think of it as a moment about how objects carry memory and meaning. Amir wants to pass on a piece of his past—a father’s watch—as a link to family history. When Wahid’s sons respond by staring at the watch and not showing any impressed reaction, it shows that the heirloom doesn’t hold the same significance for them. The gift isn’t about the watch’s monetary value or its ability to establish status; instead, it highlights a gap between Amir’s memory and the younger generation’s sense of value and identity. The scene suggests that time and memory don’t transfer neatly across generations or circumstances, and that what once felt meaningful can seem trivial or hollow to others.