Moreover, they match statements made earlier in the book about the rapid and relentless progression of life. Additionally, it helps him finally overcome his past mistakes, thus helping him somewhat let go of his regrettable nature and move on, leading to his ultimate destiny. As Amir approaches the house he lived in as a child, he remarks about his childhood, saying that much of what he thought was important as a child has no meaning. importance to him as an adult (261). It's a fantastic demonstration of how he evolved as a character: he went from being an innocent child who lacked understanding of the world to a man who faced intense difficulties and challenges. losses. Hosseini further illustrates the character's growth by juxtaposing how Amir viewed his home as a child with his current observations: instead of being the sprawling white house he knew, he now realizes that the trees that surround it are cut, that there are weeds in it. the courtyard and the plaster of the house is cracked (261). Baba's old house symbolizes how Amir finally has the ability to contemplate the past without blinding himself with nostalgia or mythology. Instead of seeing it as white, the color of purity, he can now notice its flaws and deterioration. Additionally, when Amir notices the area in which Baba used to park his car, he notes that he remembers it "roaring with life" (262). In addition to once again expanding on Amir's character development, the personification of Baba's car highlights how Amir's current self "roared to life" after confronting his mistakes. This even echoes the aforementioned metaphor of life being a train by showing how Amir's "train" eventually stopped dwelling on the past and continued to move forward. This is the moment in the book where