What is the significance of Amir praying in the hospital?

• A. He asks forgiveness and promises to fast and pray
• B. He prays for victory in court
• C. He prays to get Sohrab out of the hospital
• D. He thanks the doctors

Answer: (A)

Amir’s moment in the hospital centers on guilt, repentance, and a turning point toward moral change. He has carried the weight of Hassan’s rape and his own past betrayals, and in this vulnerable setting he turns to God to seek forgiveness. The attempt to pray and the vow to fast and pray are not just religioус expressions; they are a concrete commitment to change how he lives and acts. This moment signals that he recognizes his need to atone and that faith will be a driving force behind his future decisions, including the choice to protect and try to rescue Sohrab.

This isn’t about winning legal battles, securing Sohrab’s release from a hospital, or thanking doctors. It’s about an inner shift—acknowledging wrong, seeking forgiveness, and promising to live more righteously. The scene uses prayer to highlight how faith can catalyze moral action, setting up Amir’s path toward redemption.