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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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    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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    Satires - Critical Lens

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    Many satires use irony and/or humor to entertain their audience while at the same time present a serious topic. The satires “The Little Girl and the Wolf‚” and “The Princess and the Tin Box” both by James Thurber‚ use the literary techniques of irony/humor in order to expose a serious message. In “The Little Girl and the Wolf” Thurber changes the plot-line of the fairy-tale “Little Red Riding Hood.” In his “The Princess and the Tin Box” Thurber changes the princess’ actions than what the reader

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    permitting people to decide the ruler. Strong political approach can make a country strong and help it grow economically. Decisions by the government directly affects the everyday life of people. Such is the case in Khaled Hosseini’s novel The Kite Runner where Afghanistan’s consistent political conflicts ends up affecting the character’s life in many ways. The political scenario is unstable in Afghanistan for about four decades. This restricts the country

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    The Symbol of the Pomegranate Tree in The Kite Runner In Khaled Hosseini’s novel‚ The Kite Runner‚ the changing depiction of the pomegranate tree symbolizes the changes in Amir and Hassan’s relationship‚ and is woven into the novel’s central theme of sin and redemption. Throughout the novel Hosseini depicts Amir’s struggle to redeem himself ever since he witnessed the rape of Hassan and stood by as a silent bystander. Amir and Hassan shared a very close friendship doing everything together yet

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    Amir’s Redemption in The Kite Runner The main idea of The Kite Runner‚ by Khaled Hosseini is redemption. Amir’s betrayal of Hassan is selfish and has consequences that Amir can’t imagine. Amir feels guilty for what he did and what he didn’t do. As Rahim Khan affirms in his letter to Amir‚  “[. . .]true redemption is‚ Amir Jan‚ when guilt leads to good” (Hosseini 302). At the beginning of the story‚ Amir is selfish‚ scared‚ and guilt-ridden. He treats his servant Hassan poorly and doesn’t see him

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    Kite Runner; Past Regrets

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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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    The Kite Runner demonstrates that people are motivated more by self-interest than by honour. Discuss. In the novel ‘The Kite Runner’ By Khaled Hosseini‚ people are motivated by self-interest rather than by honour. There are many instances throughout the book where the characters take actions that are selfish and only benefit themselves. They know what the right thing to do is but don’t do it because it may hurt their own reputation. Amir frames Hassan‚ Baba keeps a huge secret and Assef treats

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