Changed Point of View

"There were a lot of reasons why I went to Hazarajat to find Hassan in 1986."-Pg 201 The point of view is changed, but only in chapter sixteen. I was really confused when I first started reading it. I had to reread the first page numerous times before I understood that Rahim Khan was now narrating instead of Amir. I didn't understand the purpose at first. Once I finished the dramatic chapter I realized that the reason was to emphasize this drama. It put the audience in the position of Amir as he sat and listened to Rahim's story. It made the reality of Hassan's life and death more vivid. It helped the audience understand the change in Afghanistan which had occurred since Amir left.