What specific themes did the author emphasize throughout the novel?

    Throughout this novel, there are many themes portrayed and discussed. Firstly, a strong theme is shown between the relationship of Hassan and Amir, and that is: Brotherhood. Brotherhood is a theme that is strongly portrayed within Hassan and Amir's relationship, from birth to death these two boys show what its like to have a true bond between two people. Although Amir betrays Hassan he redeems himself with love, and that is what a true brotherhood is. Another theme discussed in the novel is betrayal. Stemming off of the theme from brotherhood betrayal is a big factor that plays a big role in this story. If Amir never betrayed Hassan the way he did the story would not of ended and worked out the way it did. This betrayal that happens is able to set the book up for its climax and ending keeping the book as interesting as it was. Through the act of betrayal another theme is brought out with that which is the act of Redemption. Not just Amir needs to get redemption for the hurt he has cause Hassan, there is also we see Baba take his turn on redemption after lying to Hassan and Amir, his two sons, throughout their whole lives. We don't learn till the end that all of Baba's actions towards people in his family is all in a way part of his redemption for these lies he has said to his sons. There is also one more character who we don't realize till towards the end of the novel who may also trying to get redemption, this character is Ali. Baba had Ali's son, he had sex with his wife so he would be able to have a son of his own. This could be the very well reason why Ali is so good and so close with Baba. Lastly a strong theme that is shown through Hassan and his father Ali. This theme is Loyalty. Being Hazara servents to  Amir and Baba had brought out their loyal character and we see throughout the story how their acts of loyalty prove to be a huge theme in the story.