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    Analyze the opening of “The Kite Runner”. Discuss how effective it is in terms of how it engages the reader and arouses certain expectations. “The Kite Runner” is a very captivating novel from the start. In the opening paragraphs‚ the reader’s attention is immediately grasped and we are kept wanting more. Instantaneously‚ we get a clear idea of what the novel will be about‚ and the characters‚ themes and ideas that it will explore. It is written is 1st person and Amir is the protagonist of the story

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    The Psychological Effects of Guilt Guilt is not only defined as “a feeling of self-reproach from believing that one has done a wrong;” but it plays a major part in how a person can psychologically handle their thoughts‚ emotions‚ and actions. In Kite Runner‚ written by Khaled Hasseini‚ the effects that guilt can have are shown through the events in Amir’s life. After seeing his closest friend‚ Hassan‚ brutally raped in an alleyway‚ he punishes himself to deal with his shame. Throughout the novel

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    Depression cause a down fall on a person’s emotion. This is easy to understand in the novels Angela’s Ashes and The Kite Runner. In these two stories a person will encounter with the feelings of abandonment and death. In the kite runner Amir was depressed that he and baba had to leave Kabul. He was wondering if he was going to forget his homeland along the line. He mentioned‚ “I only knew the memory lived in me a perfectly encapsulated morsel of a good past a brush stroke of color on the gray

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    Discuss how and why one of the main themes in the novel is about finding peace in one’s soul. In the novel‚ The Kite Runner‚ by Khaled Hosseini‚ finding peace in one’s soul or redeeming oneself is key to the plot. Ever since the beginning of the novel‚ the protagonist has been trying to find redemption‚ as well as forgiveness and appreciation from his father in order to mend their skew relationship. He blames himself for the death of his mother. Moreover‚ betraying his best friend‚ and half-brother

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    In the Kite Runner‚ there are several comparisons that can be made between Baba and Ali and Amir and Hassan. Their relationships had similarities and differences that were equally significant. Ali and Baba grew up as childhood playmates‚ just the same way Amir and Hassan did. Since Ali is a Hazara‚ and Baba is a Pashtun‚ there was always an invisible barrier between them and Baba was in a way more in charge of their relationship. This applies to Hassan and Amir as well because of the same tribal

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    Character relationships are one of the most frequently analyzed aspects of novels. These relationships provide the reader with information about what characters may think about each other without directly stating it. In The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini‚ Amir and Hassan’s relationship is complex enough by nature and continues to get more twisted following the Kite Running Competition. When closely analyzing the actions of both characters‚ the intricacy of their relationship begins to unravel.

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    Obstacles In Life Of Pi

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    Obstacles within a Journey The characters development is established with physical and psychological aspects throughout the journey. The novel The Kite Runner‚ Amir achieves redemption by seeking Sohrab and transforming his life. Furthermore‚ throughout the novel Life of Pi‚ the relationship between Pi and Richard Parker is established by overcoming multiple barriers. In the same way‚ the novel The Curious Incident of the Dog and the Night-Time illustrates Christopher difficult moments during his

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    This poem is about an Afghani fighter called Kamal‚ and about an attack he made on a colonel horse. This poem was first called “Kamal” but Kipling changed it to the epic name it has now. Its style represents the subject of raids and battles. Briefly‚ the story of this poem is about two main warriors: an Afghan raider‚ Kamal‚ and a Colonel’s son. Kamal stole the horse of the Colonel and took it to an enemy area. The Colonel’s son bravely followed him to take the horse back and to show his courage

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    Karim Zeidan The Kite Runner Theme Essay Khaled Hosseini’s kite runner has many themes that are significant. This book also has themes that are hidden to the reader‚ to find these themes the reader needs to think about the events that occur in the book. In this book redemption‚ discrimination‚ and violence play a big role in the events in this book. Redemption is one of the most important themes in the kite runner. Throughout the story‚ Amir is trying to redeem himself because of many events

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    books and e-books

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    Some people believe that printed books are no longer necessary in this digital era‚ as all writings can be stored electronically. Others think print books till play important role. Discuss both views and give your opinion. In the past few years‚ e-books have been sold or downloaded for free in large numbers on the internet. These books and e-readers are challenging convention reading habits making the sales of traditional books decreased. But it still needs much consideration before eliminating

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