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    Unlike how The Kite Runner begins‚ “I became what I am today at the age of twelve” (Hosseini‚ pg.1). Amir became what he is today through Baba’s upbringing and his surroundings. Baba influenced Amir in positive and negative ways. Rich surroundings made Amir feel superior. But in America‚ he was poor and forced to work hard for a better life. Lastly‚ Amir’s character was greatly influenced by his move to America. Baba’s upbringing influences Amir both negatively and positively. For example‚ Amir

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    The Outsiders Theme “The problem isn’t that life is unfair – it’s our broken idea of fairness. Meaning‚ our idea of fairness is self-centered” (Tony Warrick). The Outsiders‚ by S. E. Hinton‚ is a novel about the bond between the rich eastside Socials and the poor Greasers. Although many themes are portrayed throughout the novel‚ the theme of unfairness is the most consistent theme. First‚ unfairness is portrayed through the Greasers. Johnny‚ one of the Greasers‚ had been treated unfairly his whole

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    In Khaled Hasseini’s The Kite Runner‚ Amir runs from the rape of Hasen with the belief that this sacrifice of Hasen‚ will grant him Baba’s affection and respect. Amir in the alley way wants to take action‚ he wants to speak‚ but he “didn’t‚ I just watched‚ paralyzed”(78). He finds himself conflicted between “looking at the blue kite resting against the wall‚ close to the cast-iron stove; and the other‚ Hasen’s brown corduroy pants thrown on the heap of eroded bricks”(81). He see’s the vulnerability

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    Rick Warren once said‚ “We are products of our past‚ but we don’t have to be prisoners of it.” It is possible for people to change and redeem themselves for their wrongdoings. Being young and naive can cause cowardly actions; however‚ one has the ability to make up and fix their misbehavior. In the novel‚ The Kite Runner‚ by Khaled Hosseini‚ Amir redeems himself from the time he was young and cowardly and betrayed his loyal friend‚ Hassan‚ by saving Hassan’s son and taking him in as his own. Redemption

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    Rahim Khan’s Advice Nicole Hamaway The novel The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini tells the story of Amir‚ a boy who faces numerous complications; such as‚ living in the household of an unloving father‚ and ultimately fails miserably when he tried to impress his father. His cowardice is revealed after witnessing the rape of his best friend‚ Hassan. With a guilty conscience‚ Rahim Khan tells Amir to travel to Afghanistan‚ in which Rahim says “there is a way to be good again” as a

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    Shoun Jacob Mrs. Mason ENG3U 04.11.13 Kite Runner Journal Entry # 4 Around the time of his 13th birthday‚ Amir decided to do something that would change his life forever; he decided to betray his loyal friend and servant‚ Hassan. His actions caused Hassan and Ali to leave Baba and him forever. Soon after that happened‚ Baba and Amir were forced to leave the Wazir Akbar district due to several dangers. They ended up in Fremont‚ California. Although Baba didn’t like his life in America‚ Amir seemed

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    Paolo Barrenechea 11/17/11 Per 3 Mrs. Filice Friendship is Important In the Kite Runner‚ Khaled Hassein’s use of time through Amir’s birthday watch and the use of mental flash-backs show that the time spent with someone should be cherished‚ for at any moment‚ they could be gone. As time goes on‚ people regret the past due to their actions and how they effect others and themselves. Hassein shows sorrow through Amir and how he regrets the way he treated Hassan. Amir remembers the past

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    Analyse how symbols are used to develop an idea in the text. Four paragraphs: Kites The fight between Amir and Assef The Lamb The move to America “ Tourist” Theme: “Redemption can be attainable even in the worst of circumstances” “There is a way to be good again.” Marks a point in Amirs life when he truly discovers redemption can be attainable even in the worst of circumstances. After years of dnial‚ lies‚ hiding and ignorance this phone conversation with Raham Khan plants the seeds

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    Kite Runner Chapter 5 & 6 1. Describe what happened to Amir and Hassan on their way to go and play by the tree. Assef and his two friends‚ Wali and Kamal first threw a rock and hit Hassan in the back of the head. Amir was instantly scared since Assef and his two friends are the neighborhood bullies. Assef calls the boys fags and starts calling Hassan racial slurs and flat-nose. Amir is excluded from most of the abuse because Baba is his father. Hassan moves slightly behind Amir as if

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    Guilt is a driving force in the actions of many people. Amir‚ the main character in the novel‚ The Kite Runner‚ by Khaled Hosseini has quite a few dark memories of his past that he greatly regrets. There are many important forces in his life driving him to fix the wrong choices he made when he was younger. As the novel progresses‚ the reader learns that no matter how many mistakes someone makes‚ there is always a way to redeem themselves‚ and true honor comes from love. Through the selfish choices

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