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    knowledge.” 1 Probably the most globally known group in the world today is the Taliban‚ a group consisting of Students of Islamic Knowledge Movement‚ which governed Afghanistan from 1996 until it was overthrown in late 2001.2 In the novel‚ The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini‚ the Taliban’s role and impact on Afghanistan and its citizens has been portrayed very well. The Taliban have depicted their impact on Afghanistan

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    refined by others. Amir’s sensitivity eventually leads to his apparent need for redemption. Hosseini’s use of characterization allows the reader to “view” the changes this boy goes through to atone for his earlier traits/actions. Throughout The Kite Runner‚ Amir’s earlier traits‚ such as his selfishness‚ are displayed‚ and eventually become refined. Paragraph: Since childhood‚ Amir has

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    Kite Runner--Amir Jan

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    Moreover‚ he often believes that his father hates him. In addition‚ like that of his father‚ Baba is one that carries his own secret‚ a secret not revealed until after his death. In the winter of 1975‚ Baba tells him‚ "This is the year he can win the kite tournament." Amir’s goal is to win so that from his father’s mouth‚ he will hear the words‚ "Amir jan‚" which is a term of affection. In March 1982‚ as the Russians invade Afghanistan‚ Amir and Baba are forced to flee their country‚ a dangerous journey

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    In my english class we are reading the book called the “Kite Runner‚” written by Khaled Hosseini. This book itself is about fierce cruelty and fierce love. This book can also be considered to be a journey novel. A journey of redemption and self- awareness. This novel is different because it starts at the end‚ meaning that when you read the book the “Kite Runner‚” Khaled Hosseini starts to like give flashbacks on the things that happened in his life and the things he wished he could’ve done differently

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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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    Amir makes many mistakes as a child that follow and taunt him for twenty six years. In The Kite Runner‚ written by Khaled Hosseni‚ Amir betrays his family-friend‚ Hassan when and after he was raped. Amir continues this betrayal because of his insecurity about his relationship with his father. Amir eventually drives Hassan away and regrets it until he redeems himself by finally doing the right thing. Hosseni uses the literary devices of epiphany and flashback through the character of Amir to explain

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    English Task Number 2 “It may be unfair‚ but what happens in a few days‚ sometimes even a single day‚ can change the course of a whole lifetime”. The novel Kite Runner is filled with complications. Nearly every character would face some sort of physical or mental challenge during the extent of the novel. But does it always lead to or even in most cases‚ lead to personal growth and positive change. My opinion is Yes. The Protagonist and Narrator Amir I believe faces such a wide range of

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    I am at a loss for words. I was in shock over the normalcy with which life carried on after so much disaster. Bombs and gunfire so ingrained in children’s minds is heart breaking. What do I have to complain about in my life? A new pimple? A breakup? My car breaking down? It all seems so pointless when I at least have the necessities of life. I was so disappointed in Amir at the beginning of the novel‚ but slowly he started to make amends for the heartache he brought into the story; he was going to

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    whether if it was right or not? In The Kite Runner‚ by Khaled Hosseini‚ the main character‚ Amir makes a decision that doesn’t only impact him but also his half-brother Hassan. A major role is played by Amir when he ignores Hassan’s need for help‚ as he is raped by Assef‚ and tries to receive love and affection from his father‚ Baba. Through many trials‚ Amir has to get rid of the guilt from the past‚ and face the consequences of the present. Throughout The Kite Runner the main character Amir gets betrayed

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    The Kite Runner Theme Essay

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    Harmeen Ghotra ENG3U0J The Kite Runner – Theme Analysis Grade 11 Mr. Saini 1. Friendship‚ guilt‚ redemption “He knew about Assef‚ the kite‚ the money‚ the watch with the lightning bolt hands. He had always known. ‘Come. There is a way to be good again‚’ Rahim Khan had said on the phone just before hanging up. Said it in passing‚ almost as an afterthought.” (Chapter 14‚ pg 202). This quote symbolizes how Amir strived to do everything to forget‚ all he needed to do was to fly to Pakistan

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