How does khaled hosseini develop the theme of redemption throughout "the kite runner"?

According to the article, what is the author's point of view toward rebellion in adolescence (i. e. good, bad, necessary evil)? cite evidence from the text in your answer. (source is rebel with a cause: rebellion in adolescence)

What is the effect of the author's choice of the word loathsome rather than hateful in this sentence from the count of monte cristo? two soldiers were accordingly sent for, and the inspector descended a stairway, so foul, so humid, so dark, as to be loathsome to sight, smell, and respiration. it reveals that the unpleasant aspects of the stairway are manmade. it stresses the disgusting, offensive nature of the stairway. it suggests that the soldiers are used to the place and do not hate it. it implies that the effects of the stairway are felt only by the inspector.

Which one event in the story almost caused them to turn back and give up? losing their donkeysthe descent into the volcanorunning into their first dead endlack of water