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Guilt In The Kite Runner
Running for Redemption

When one does something wrong that hurts someone else, one feels guilty. Guilt is a strong emotion that controls relationship all around . In the novel, The Kite Runner, by Khaled Hosseini, Amir goes through a traumatic event that lead him to being controlled by guilt. Although guilt is a powerful pain that can drill away at a person, many will try to redeem themselves by putting forth the effort to make it right. Guilt has the power to turn anyone or any situation into good. Guilt and redemption is evident in the novel by Amir and his future actions to those around him.

One example of how guilt could cause redemption was when Amir planted money to frame Hassan but then later gave money to the poverty-stricken.

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