How does Khaled Hosseini tell the story in chapter 12 in his novel The Kite Runner?

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How does Khaled Hosseini tell the story in chapter 12 in his novel 'The Kite Runner'?

Khaled Hosseini in Chapter 12 of his allegorical novel The kite runner starts the chapter off using a telling method to inform the readers about the Afghani word 'yelda' which Ali taught him, something that Baba lacked on was teaching Amir any religious and cultural teaching which were important in Amir's life. Hosseini using a metaphorical way describes Amir's feelings and inner thoughts after he has met Soraya which he states as "every night of the week became a yelda for me". The reason why Amir might have used the word 'yelda' can be because he wants to express his feelings after meeting Soraya as calm and peaceful because yelda is the night were the 'moths flung themselves at candle flames' and 'wolves climbed to the mountain looking for sun'. In this sense Amir looking for a true love.

After meeting Soraya Amir always remembers or describes her in poetic way which makes the readers feel that Soraya might be another thing as well as coming to America which will make Amir forget Hassan and the brutal incident which took place