Empathy

In Rahim Khan's letter, Amir Jan shows empathy towards Amir for having to live all his life trying to get the attention of his father Baba. "Amir Jan, I know how hard your father was on you when you were growing up. I saw how you suffered and yearned for his affections, and my heart bled for you" (The Kite Runner 301). This letter was written by Rahim Khan explaining to Amir that he is a lot like his father. He feels sorry for Amir for having to live the way he did all throughout his life.