Question

In this passage from "The Kite Runner," Amir is reflecting on his actions and their impact on his relationship with Baba. What does Amir mean when he says, "The least I could have done was to have had the decency to have turned out a little more like him. But I hadn't turned out like him. Not at all"?

A. Amir regrets not being more like his father, Baba, in terms of physical appearance and demeanor.
B. Amir acknowledges that he failed to live up to his father's moral standards and values.
C. Amir is comparing himself to his half-brother Hassan and expressing regret for not being more like him.
D. Amir regrets not being more like his wife, Soraya, in terms of kindness and compassion.

Answer 1

Amir regrets not living up to his father Baba's moral standards and values, acknowledging his failure in this regard.

Step-by-step explanation:

When Amir reflects on his actions and their impact on his relationship with Baba in The Kite Runner, and says, "The least I could have done was to have had the decency to have turned out a little more like him. But I hadn't turned out like him. Not at all", he is expressing regret over his failure to live up to the moral standards and values of his father, Baba. The correct answer to the question is B. Amir acknowledges that he failed to embrace his father's principles, a realization that causes him deep remorse. This introspection highlights a key theme of the novel: the struggle for redemption and the impact of personal choices on one's sense of self and relationships with others.