Why does Rahim Khan tell Amir about Homaira?

• A. It was a little bit of therapy for Amir's tortured soul.
• B. He wanted to reveal a family secret to him.
• C. He hoped to push Amir to betrayal.
• D. He wanted to test Amir's loyalty.

Answer: (B)

Rahim Khan shares Homaira’s story to reveal a hidden family truth that helps Amir understand where his past comes from and what responsibilities that past places on him. By unlocking this secret, he connects Amir’s memories of Baba and Hassan to a real history, showing how choices made long ago shape who Amir is now and what he must do to atone. This isn’t about therapy or testing loyalty; it’s about laying bare the truth so Amir can grasp the stakes of duty to family and friend, and be moved to act in a way that seeks redemption for past mistakes. The turn matters because it reframes Amir’s guilt and motivates him to protect Sohrab, tying together identity, loyalty, and moral obligation.