What Is The Theme Of Betrayal In The Kite Runner
In a moment under pressure, people tend to follow their first instinct. In Hosseini’s, “The Kite Runner,” the main character, Amir, is true to this statement. Amir’s act of betrayal in the alley affects the outcome of his entire future, provoking the theme of the story to be betrayal, accompanied by guilt and redemption. To begin with, Amir’s character is remarkably complex. It is difficult to identify sometimes whether he is playing the role of a protagonist, or an antagonist—due to some of his decisions or choices. Amir growing up always had Baba to rely on and fight his battles. But when Amir is alone he lacks knowledge or power to protect himself. Considering this, it is why he could not stand up for Hassan during the traumatic rape.
Amir betrayed his best friend which led him to feel guilty and heavy-hearted. Amir wastes his life away with a bludgeon of endless guilt in the back of his mind but never does anything to get better. He made no efforts to obtain contact with Hassan which is downcast, as Hassan died without the confrontation of Amir. Amir’s character was often clueless—and sort of a coward, but without those characteristics it would take away the heart-wrenching and frustrating theme of guilt and betrayal. On the other hand, Baba betrays both Amir and Hassan for not informing them that they were in fact half-brothers. With the knowledge of Rahim Khan, Amir truly feels betrayed and lied to—which in a sense is karma for his decisions against Hassan. But Baba finds redemption by “providing” Ali with a “son” which is sort of a compromise but nevertheless, makes Baba feel better. It is alike when Amir mirrors this habit by adopting Sohrab. On the other hand, t is made clear that Baba’s pride or image to society is his first concern. That idea is brought up more than once. For example, when he stood up for the woman about to get raped by the Russian soldier, when he wouldn’t take the food stamps, and finally, when he wouldn’t go through chemotherapy. Considering all these details, without the betrayal of certain characters against others, the swindling guilt amongst characters, and, how twisted importance of redemption can be, this story would not have a purpose, nor would it be so darkly intriguing.
Amir betrayed his best friend which led him to feel guilty and heavy-hearted. Amir wastes his life away with a bludgeon of endless guilt in the back of his mind but never does anything to get better. He made no efforts to obtain contact with Hassan which is downcast, as Hassan died without the confrontation of Amir. Amir’s character was often clueless—and sort of a coward, but without those characteristics it would take away the heart-wrenching and frustrating theme of guilt and betrayal. On the other hand, Baba betrays both Amir and Hassan for not informing them that they were in fact half-brothers. With the knowledge of Rahim Khan, Amir truly feels betrayed and lied to—which in a sense is karma for his decisions against Hassan. But Baba finds redemption by “providing” Ali with a “son” which is sort of a compromise but nevertheless, makes Baba feel better. It is alike when Amir mirrors this habit by adopting Sohrab. On the other hand, t is made clear that Baba’s pride or image to society is his first concern. That idea is brought up more than once. For example, when he stood up for the woman about to get raped by the Russian soldier, when he wouldn’t take the food stamps, and finally, when he wouldn’t go through chemotherapy. Considering all these details, without the betrayal of certain characters against others, the swindling guilt amongst characters, and, how twisted importance of redemption can be, this story would not have a purpose, nor would it be so darkly intriguing.