Soraya once again confirms to Amir if he is willing to marry her even though he knows about her secret. Amir justifies by saying: “'No, Soraya. Not even close, I said. “Nothing I said changes anything. I want us to get married’” (Hosseini, 174 years old). Despite Soraya's tragic past, Amir still dares to accept her as his wife. He understands how people make mistakes and need another chance to prove themselves. This shows courage because he trusts her because he thinks she is a woman worthy of being his wife. Another person who strengthens Amir is Rahim Kham, when he convinces him to return to Kabul to find Hassan's son. The novel states: “Then I told him I was going to Kabul. I told him to call the Caldwells tomorrow morning” (Hosseini, 239). Even assuming that Kabul has become a dangerous place, Amir is willing to go there. After leaving it years ago, Kabul is now a war-torn country due to the Soviet invasion. Returning to his homeland signifies his courage to face such devastation and destruction and reminds him of his unforgettable memories from his past. This shows courage as Amir is able to face his own guilt that has haunted him since he left Kabul. His journey to find Sohrab continues when he discovers that Assef is the one holding him captive and must fight his way to get him back. He begins by commanding: “All I want is the boy” (Hosseini, 298). Amir is brave in trying to stand up to Assef and demanding for Sohrab, knowing that he is one of the biggest tyrants. Amir's attempt means he is not afraid of what Assef will do to him, and all he wants is to save Sohrab. This demonstrates courage as Amir is aware of Assef's abilities, but still makes a sacrifice to save another person's life. Amir's act of accepting beyond what others think,