 Aside from themes of God and religion , Amir also shows an awareness of his own humanity , recognising his own instincts and drives . Jassin writes that " Amir 's song is the song of a man 's soul " , showing sadness and joy which do not acknowledge class or creed . Teeuw notes a sense of distrust , a feeling that – having once lost his love – there is no reason Amir will not lose his next lover . Indonesian critic Zuber Usman , meanwhile , discusses the theme of love lost in relation to religion , writing that the loss of his Javanese lover led Amir closer to God . 
