What does Sohrab want to do when he discovers his father is Rustem?
Above everything else, he wants to find his father whom he has never seen, the incomparable Rustum, invincible chieftain of the Persians. Peran-Wisa awakens when Sohrab enters and asks an unusual favor of him: Sohrab wishes to challenge a leader of the Persians to single combat.
Why did Rustom not want to fight Sohrab?
Answer: Rustum did not tell Sohrab who he really was because he thought if Sohrab knew the truth, he would withdraw from the fight.
Why does Hassan name his son Sohrab?
Hassan identifies with the wounded Sohrab throughout the story after Amir falsely accuses him of stealing his gifts. Hassan cherishes his favorite pastime reading the story of “Rostam and Sohrab” underneath the pomegranate tree, which is why he chooses to name his son after the character he identifies with closely.
How did Rostam die in the tragedy of Sohrab?
They fought in single combat and Rostam wrestled Sohrab to the ground, stabbing him fatally. As he lay dying, Sohrab recalled how his love for his father – the mighty Rostam – had brought him there in the first place. Rostam, to his horror, realised the truth.
Why did Rostam give his arm bracelet to Sohrab?
Rostam, to his horror, realised the truth. He saw his own arm bracelet on Sohrab, which he had given to Tahmina many years before and which Tahmina had given to Sohrab before the battle, in the hope that it might protect him. But he realised the truth too late. He had killed his own son, ‘the person who was dearer to him than all others’.
Who is the father of Rostam and Sohrab?
Rostam was unaware that he had a son, Sohrab, by Princess Tahmina. He had not seen the Princess for many years. After years without any real knowledge of one another, Rostam and Sohrab faced each other in battle, fighting on opposing sides. Rostam did not recognise his own son, although Sohrab had suspicions that Rostam may be his father.
Why does Sohrab ask Rustum if he is Rustum?
Sohrab was only told about the name of his father. Therefore hoping to be his father he falls on his feet catches his legs and asks him if he is Rustum. Rustum, thinks that it is a trick and rebukes Sohrab’s amazement. He tells him of his fame as proof that he himself is Rustum.