Which statement best describes why Amir's redemption progresses at the kite-running arc?

• A. The act of running the kite for Sohrab marks redemption progress.
• B. Amir's decision to stay in Afghanistan marks redemption.
• C. Sohrab's acceptance of Amir as a father figure marks redemption.
• D. Amir publicly admitting his past guilt marks redemption.

Answer: (B)

Redemption in this story comes from taking responsibility and taking concrete steps to atone for past wrongs. The kite-running arc sets up Amir’s guilt, since that moment is tied to Hassan’s harm and Amir’s failure to intervene. What moves redemption forward is Amir’s choice to stay in Afghanistan and face the dangers there to help Sohrab. That decision shows he’s willing to bear consequences and act for someone other than himself, marking a real shift from avoidance to moral responsibility. The act isn’t the kite run itself, but the commitment to remain and do the hard work of atonement through protective, selfless action. The other options miss that point: running the kite is the moment that precipitates guilt, Sohrab’s acceptance comes after and depends on Amir’s actions, and public admission of guilt isn’t the driving force in this arc.