THE KITE RUNNER TIMELINE: Amir's redemption progress

Events

Hassan gets raped by Assef. Amir just watches and does nothing to stop it.

1975

Ali and Hassan leaves Baba's house after Amir deliberately sets Hassan up to a theft.

1976

Baba and Amir runs away from Afghanistan as the Soviets invade Afghanistan.

1981

Hassan gets murdered by the Taliban soldiers.

2000

Amir finds out Hassan is dead.

2001

Amir hears the news regarding whereabouts of Hassan's son, Sohrab from Rahim Khan.

2001

Amir rescues Sohrab from Assef and the Taiiban soldiers

2001

Amir stands up against the General when he hears discriminatory statements about the Hazara from him.

2001

Amir flies a kite with Sohrab. "For you, a thousand times over."

2002

Sohrab finally smiles.

2002