Symbolism Of Flight In The Kite Runner

The inclusion of flight in a novel can be symbolic of freedom or escape for the character. In The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini, the protagonist, Amir, goes back to Afghanistan to rescue his half-brother’s son, Sohrab when the Taliban begin to take over the country. Once, Amir escapes with Sohrab to the United States, he feels himself escape from his guilt about not telling anyone about Assef raping his half-brother, Hassan, when he was a boy. The flight back home also relinquishes Amir of the guilt he has for abandoning Hassan when he and his father left for the U.S. years ago. Although, Amir isn't the only character flying away from pain. When it comes down to Sohrab, he feels like he should have never left Afghanistan despite being free