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    In the novel The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini he shows how the past can affect your future and present day. Hosseini shows this by using a motif he has created at the beginning of the novel. This motif is about when Amir was watching Hassan getting raped and doing nothing about it‚ and then guilt falls on him after doing nothing. When Amir watched Hassan getting raped‚ he did nothing about it and it ruined his friendship between each other. In the quote “I hit with another pomegranate‚ in the

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    The theatrical narrator role had shifted back to Amir‚ as he talked with Rahim Khan about the huge aftermath of his past actions. The photograph that Rahim Khan gave to him was the first time Amir saw Hassan smiling after the rape incident. Like Rahim Khan‚ Hassan began his letter by retelling the most recent acts of the Taliban’s unjust violence. He shared Amir’s nostalgia for the Afghanistan they knew of when they were children. He always had Amir in his mind‚ even after he left with Ali. It was

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    As former Secretary of State and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton once said‚ “It is often when night looks darkest‚ it is often before the fever breaks that one senses the gathering momentum for change‚ when one feels that resurrection of hope in the midst of despair and apathy.” Even through the hardships and toils of life‚ one still finds solace in the darkest of days. Guilt is often the source of such despair‚ and one can achieve a resurrection of hope through true redemption. In

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    SPEECH How many of you have actually experienced a roller coaster ride? The twists‚ turns‚ which always leave you amazed and desperate to know what‚ will happen next. In the same way‚ this thrilling novel‚ The Kite Runner‚ by Khaled Hosseini‚ is very similar to a roller coaster ride‚ as it has a lot of complicated twists and events. And not only that‚ a myriad of emotions‚ shattered lives and the quest of self-discovery blends in beautifully in this masterpiece novel‚ The Kite Runner. But because

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    Khaled Hosseini’s "The Kite Runner" is a touching tale about one’s struggles through hard times. Although the author does not specifically relate to the reasons of Hassan’s loyalty‚ the text explores how the incident of the alleyway has brought out the best as well as the worst in human nature. The unconscionable horrors that follow might dehumanize the victim‚ erode their faith to mankind irrevocably‚ however‚ Hassan never sinks to such levels but rather transcends from this and shows the full degree

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    Essay Plan: The Kite Runner‚ Khaled Hosseini How does Hosseini present Hassan and his attitudes? As: INNOCENT‚ strong‚ willing‚ brotherly‚ friendly‚ correct‚ WELL BEHAVED‚ intelligent‚ understanding‚ MORAL‚ a father’s dream‚ better than Amir‚ tarnished‚ imperfect‚ literal‚ gentle‚ LOYAL‚ the opposite of Amir How: figurative language "like a chinese doll" page 3 motif of Kites "his life of unrequited loyalty drifting from him like the winblown kites he used to chase" kite chasing days

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    The transition from adulthood to childhood is certainly not a simple adjustment. Coming of age presents many challenging decisions‚ overwhelming pressures‚ and emotions that can be very difficult for adolescents to overcome. In the excerpts that we studied‚ The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini and Escape to Afghanistan by Farah Ahmedi‚ the stories of two young people are told‚ revealing their struggles with coming of age and their personal life battles. The Kite Runner tells the story of the character

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    Amir the Cowardly Child Kite Runner is an exquisite novel about a boy who is considered a coward. Its taken place in modern day San Francisco as well as in Afghanistan during Amir’s childhood‚ who was the main character and narrator. Amir had a fortunate upbringing due to the fact that his father was a highly respected elder of the Afghan society‚ privileging him with riches and a wealthy lifestyle. This was unlike his best friend‚ Hassan‚ who was his father’s servant’s son‚ being of a less and

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    The Tragedy of Hassan in the Kite Runner Fancine Abstract The character Hassan is consistently humble and good‚ leaving a great impression in reader’s mind. The role of Hassan in the story is significant. However‚ there are few scholars focusing on the character of Hassan. This essay focuses on the tragedy of Hassan‚ analyzing the causes with the theory Etiology. Etiology is a theory studying on various causes of one phenomenon. Key words: The kite runner; Hassan; Tragedy; Causes; Etiology

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    Hannah Remillard Mr. Mackay Eng3UI Wednesday‚ May 21‚ 2014 Love and Sacrifice Sacrifice is one of the purest and most selfless ways to love someone. There is no better way to show one’s loyalty or love for another than through sacrifice. The Kite Runner clearly demonstrates the sacrifices individuals made to make the ones they love happy. In Khaled Hosseini’s novel The Kite Runner‚ a little boy named Hassan demonstrates love and sacrifice the most. Hassan admires Amir an immense

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