Amir finds a kinder fatherly figure in Rahim Khan, Baba's closest friend, who understands him and supports his interest in writing, whereas Baba considers that interest to be worthy only of females.
Amir atopa unha figuta paternal máis amable en Rahim Khan, o mellor amigo de Baba, que o entende e apoia no seu interese pola escritura, mentre que Baba considera ese interese só digno de mulleres.