that he is also his half-brother. Another important character‚ Baba‚ is Amir and Hassan’s father‚ who is very ashamed of the fact that he is also the biological father of Hassan and keeps this as a secret until his death. Those are some of the main and the most important characters in the book. These richly described characters get the readers’ attention and hook them up to the flow of the story. The characteristics of Amir‚ Hassan and Baba in The Kite Runner‚ such as‚ Amir being guilt-ridden and condescending
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He planted his watch and some money under the mattress of Hassan’s bed. Amir told Baba that Hassan stole his stuff‚ and then Baba asked Hassan if he stole them. Hassan knew it was Amir who framed him yet he admitted to crime he hasn’t commit. Baba forgave Hassan‚ but Ali want to leave he knew that him and Hassan could live there anymore. Baba refused him leaving but since Ali quit he doesn’t have to listen to Baba‚ after all Hassan and Ali left the house what Amir hoped to do. This didn’t solve the
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historically not appreciated and persecuted. Baba could have easily sent Ali to an orphanage after his parents’ death‚ but he chose not to and picked the decision of raising him in his household. Baba does the same with Hassan‚ although this is because of the fact that Hassan is actually his son after all. Even in Baba’s house‚ the house of best intentions‚ the class barrier between the Pashtuns and Hazaras endures. Ali is as dear to Baba as a brother. Baba calls him "family." But Ali still lives in
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he blames on himself. He believes Baba wishes he was more like him‚ and that Baba holds him responsible for killing his mother‚ who died during his birth. For example‚ when Baba tells Rahim Khan that‚ “If I hadn’t seen the doctor pull him out of wife with my own eyes‚ I’d never believe he’s my son” (Hosseini 25). As a result Amir behaves jealously toward anyone receiving Baba’s affection‚ especially Hassan. This causes Amir to resent bringing Hassan around Baba‚ even if it’s just for a short time
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The Kite Runner Reading logs NV1D Reading Log Task One‚ Part I. [13.01.12] The author of The Kite Runner‚ Khaled Hosseini‚ I think can be portrayed as the protagonist Amir for several reasons one of which is that he himself was born in Kabul‚ Afghanistan‚ in 1965. I think that‚ because of the fact that he was born in Afghanistan‚ it has contributed to the novel in the aspect of which that the place is not entirely random. Like‚ if I wrote a book I wouldn’t write a story based in perhaps the United
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the pomegranate from Amir’s hand and smashes at his own head. When Amir’s plan did not fall through he decided to put the watch and money he received from his birthday under Hassan’s mattress. This caused Hassan and Ali to move out as well as caused Baba to cry and beg them to stay. Years after Amir moved to America‚ Rahim Khan called Amir and let him know there is a way to be good again. When Amir flew to Pakistan‚ Rahim Khan tells him that Hassan is his half-brother. During the years Amir and Hassan
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themes of guilt and atonement through Amir‚ and to a lesser extent through Baba‚ Amir’s father. The text incorporates fundamental ideals that contribute to a lucid morality that shapes the characters personal sins‚ actions‚ emotions and mentality. Hosseini illuminates that in search of redemption one must first admit guilt. ‘The Kite Runner’ tells the story of a boy‚ Amir‚ son of Baba; who to his Afghan community is a ‘hero’. Baba possesses such a high standard of pure morals‚ an attribute in which he
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The Kite Runner is a book that was written by Khaled Hosseini from a young boy’s perspective named Amir who lived with his father‚ Baba‚ and two Hazaras named Ali and Hassan in Kabul‚ Afghanistan. They lived here during the Russian War and had escaped to America to find peace and happiness. We learn about Amir’s childhood struggles and his efforts to be what his father wanted him to be and to be a good friend like Hassan is to him. Amir knows that Hassan is better than what he deserves; he knows
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reminded by her father’s words of wisdom about the stars. (STEWE-1) Firstly‚ Baba-jan’s teachings of the stars are reflected in Najmah’s mind as she does take this information for granted and uses it to remind herself that as long as the stars are with her‚ she knows she will be guided because of her father’s words. “As long as you know the stars‚ you will never be lost‚’ he said” (10). Najmah is referring back to Baba-jan’s words and connecting them to the presence of the al-Qutb. The author is
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eventually he realises that he has to redeem himself for this wrongful deed through the rightful and equivalent sacrifice. Baba offers donations to the charity in an attempt to free himself from guilt to Ali‚ Hassan and Amir. Although all the characters offer sacrifice to redeem themselves; however‚ it is only the righteous and worthy sacrifice that can be deemed as the true redemption. Baba offers charitable sacrifice to the community and neglects Amir in order to be relieved from his guilt and atone himself
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