The Kite Runner By Khaled Hosseini

People are different in many ways. Ranging from colour of their skin to their ethnic backgrounds. How society copes with these differences is what defines prejudice and discrimination. Racism, social class and ethnicity have become a never ending cycle that begins to shape the opinions of how people treat one another. The novel The Kite Runner written by Khaled Hosseini revolves around a society constructed around two socially diverse ethnic groups the Pashtuns who practice Sunni Islam and the Hazaras who follow Shia Islam. Throughout the novel The Kite Runner, a variety of characters have made decisions that affect the overall outcome of the novel which base around ethnicity, race and social class.

In Khaled Hosseini’s novel, The Kite Runner, he depicts the oppression the Hazara people face in Afghanistan through his main characters, Ali and Hassan. His vivid illustration of the demeaning behavior towards the Hazara people (Ali) set the underlying tone of this novel.

The novel The Kite Runner, written by Khaled Hosseini, is the story of a young, upper class boy by the name of Amir and his friend, a lower class boy named Hassan. While Amir is a Pashtun and a Sunni Muslim, Hassan is a Hazara and a Shi’a muslim, which causes the main conflict between the two. Amir and Hassan learn more and more about their social status, as well as their personal friendships and problems as they grow up in Afghanistan.

“There is a way to be good again”(Hosseini,2). This thought represents the underlying message of the novel The Kite Runner, as author Khaled Hosseini tells a heartbreaking tale of a lifetime spent in the search of redemption for a “past of unatoned sins” (Hosseini, 1). Very often people undergo numerous internal conflicts throughout their lives, and they find that some of their problems change who they are as a person. Most people will not have the courage or the motivation to deal with and fix their problems, however, Khaled Hosseini’s novel inspires people to face and deal with internal conflicts. In the book The Kite Runner, by Khaled Hosseini, the main character Amir constantly struggles with guilt about his childhood mistakes and he finds it very hard to deal with them. The ending of The Kite Runner appropriately concludes the story because it portrays a journey of redemption for a childhood betrayal and ends with a hopeful message of new beginnings and freedom from past sins.

All human relationships are complicated, there are many instances in the Kite Runner, by Khaled Hosseini, which portrays the complexity of human character. Throughout the book, the Amir is burden with his own guilt from his childhood summer of nineteen seventy-five . As the book progresses the reader is forced to grapple with the meaning if redemption and the true meaning of family. Many readers have often debated whether Amir has actually attained redemption for his actions; however through the latter half of the novel the reader comes to understand that Amir does in fact redeem himself.

“The Kite Runner” by Khaled Hosseini, is the complex story about a father and a son who struggle to find common ground. They are from Kabul during a time where danger was everywhere. Amir was a conflicted boy trying to find his place and purpose. He believed his father; Baba disliked him because his birth was the reason his mother passed. While Amir’s father favored the son of their family servant, Hassan. Amir’s friendship with Hassan was genuine until a tragic event Amir witnessed of Hassan and Amir did not step into help. Amir’s father once told him he needed to learn to stand up to people. That crime against Hassan changed Amir for the worse, something he could never let go of throughout his life. These are the main characters of the

Humans make mistakes but it is their choice to learn from these mistakes and move on with their lives, knowing they have become a better person. There is no easy way to get through life’s obstacles unless they overcome that little voice in their head;, it is their job to conquer it. Sometimes, they need to take a step outside of their head and look at the world around them because that’s how they will find their answer. In the novel “The Kite Runner”, Khaled Hosseini uses the symbols of the kites, literature, and the scars to show that Amir must overcome his cowardice and selfishness to achieve maturity and redemption.

“That was a long time ago, but it’s wrong what they say about the past, I’ve learned, about how you can bury it, because the past claws its way out. Looking back now, I realize I have been peeking into that deserted alley for the last 26 years.” (Hosseini). The Kite Runner, written by Khaled Hosseini, is the story of Amir, a Sunni Muslim, who struggles to find his place in the world because of the aftereffects and fallout from a series of traumatic childhood events. In addition to typical childhood experiences, Amir struggles with forging a closer relationship with his father, Baba; with determining the exact nature of his relationship with Hassan, his Shi 'a Muslim servant; and eventually with finding a way to compensate for pre-adolescent decisions that have lasting repercussions. Along the way, readers are able to experience growing up in Afghanistan in a single-parent home, a situation that bears remarkable similarities to many contemporary households. One of the biggest struggles for Amir is learning to navigate the multifaceted socioeconomic culture he faces, growing up in Afghanistan as a member of the privileged class yet not feeling like a privileged member of his own family. Hassan and his father, Ali, are servants, yet at times, Amir 's relationship with them is more like that of family members. And Amir 's father, Baba, who does not consistently adhere to the tenets of his culture, confuses rather than clarifies things for young Amir. Many of the ruling-class

The power that religion poses has been introduced through mankind 's existence, and can lead to justice or oppression. Although all forms of justice or oppression may not be connected through religious aspects, there are several incidences through which religion may reveal cause, focus, and direction. The important role of religion and faith is portrayed through characters and events in Khaled Hosseini 's fictional novel, The Kite Runner. Firstly, the strength of a relationship is dependent upon the religious practices and understanding the importance of religion. Secondly, the superego represents the double standard of one 's moral principles and their personality. Thirdly, there is numerous interpretation of the meaning of religion, which builds a personal belief system. The powerful role that faith and religion have on an individual 's life is demonstrated by strengthening relationships, developing morality and setting a personal belief system.

In Islam, the pomegranate tree is a representation of beauty and it is said that those who eat from it will encounter a prosperous future. To contrast, Christians believe that the pomegranate tree embodies traits that are parallel to the end of the world. The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini exemplifies the beauty as well as the inelegance of Amir and Hassan’s friendship through the symbol of the pomegranate tree. At the prosperous times of their friendship, the tree being lush and blooming paralleled their lives that were full of promise and companionship. As the novel progressed and their relationship soon diminished, the pomegranate tree was bare and failed to blossom corresponding with their non-existent friendship. The challenges of Amir and Hassan’s friendship contribute to the protagonist’s desire for redemption for the reason that Hassan’s adherence to Amir induces the protagonist’s resentment, Amir’s fear of external judgement creates a tense atmosphere, and finally their friendship is composed of themes that demonstrate their fluctuating relationship.

“People find meaning and redemption in the most unusual human connections.” (Khaled Hosseini) The wise man that spoke these words also wrote the book The Kite Runner. Hosseini wrote this eye opening book to create awareness of what life is like in the Middle East. Since September 11th there has been a lot of prejudices against Muslims and people of Middle Eastern descent. This book does not only open ones eye to life in the Middle East but it also there was a pernicious act that changes the protagonist and not for the better. How often does one stop and think, "How will this affect everyone else in my life?" Amir is given that opportunity in the alley, to put Hassan first and change the path of both their lives. In the alley at that time

The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini is a brilliantly crafted story about the friendship between the son of a wealthy man and the son of his father’s servant. The main character Amir, flashbacks to 26 years ago, when him and his friend Hassan, the servant’s son, were the tightest of friends, playing together even though they belong to different castes. These bullies come up and fight against Hassan, as he belongs to the Hazara sect. Life moves along and the two friends are in a kite flying competition and Hassan loses, so he has to go get the kite, but while on that, he gets abused by Assef and the bullies, and Amir acts as a silent bystander, and does nothing so he can gain full acceptance from his father, Baba. Then immediately, Amir finds a way to cut his friendship with Hassan, and keeps his guilt with him. Tough times pass by as the war is happening, and the clash between Baba, Amir’s father, and Amir become apparent and many deaths occur along the way. Many plot twists occur and Amir has two ambitions, to survive through this treacherous warfare, and to meet up with Hassan. With the help of others, he finds out that Hassan is dead but saves Hassan’s son Sohrab from abuse and harassment from the Taliban, led by Assef. The story ends with another kite flying competition, where this time Amir runs for the kite of Sohrab to erase the guilt of his past, and to lead a prosperous life in the future

“It happened. There is no avoiding it, no forgetting. No running away, or flying, or burying, or hiding.” The Kite Runner, an exceptional novel by Khaled Hosseini is an overwhelming experience that expands on relationships, love, and unrealistic characters. It is a heartfelt story about two young boys; Amir and Hassan who are differentiated by prejudice. Hassan, a Hazara that gives open heartedly, is molested by a Pashtun, Assef. The other young boy, Amir, is a Pashtun who lives in shame because he could not save his dear friend Hassan from rape. Amir and Hassan are two different people, Amir dealing with his guilt, whereas; Hassan showing impractical attributes. Despite being faced with a continuous onslaught of unfortunate events, Hassan continues to be forgiving and loves everyone unconditionally. While these character traits look great on paper, they do not accurately portray a realistic range of human emotions. Therefore, in this novel, Hassan cannot be characterized as a realistic character because of his unnatural attributes including, excessive compassion, bravery/confidence, and forgiveness.

Plot summary: Amir flashbacks to when he was twelve years old in Afghanistan. He lives with his father, Baba, and has two servants, Ali and Hassan, who are also a father and son duo. The latter two are Hazaras, Afghan’s minority, and as such, are subjected to racial slurs and cruelty. Amir and Hassan are playing when Assef, Kamal, and

Many works in American literature have the capability to transform a character 's life with a new, dangerous, and difficult journey they must overcome for the better of their future. The Kite Runner, by Khaled Hosseini, depicts clearly the bonds between friendship and family and how breaking these bonds have an impact on the lives of their future selves. In the middle of the book, Baba and Amir were forced to flee to Fremont, California, to escape the Soviet Invasion and to seek on a better life: like many other immigrants are seeking to live the ¨American Dream¨. While they’re opening their new journey in America, the author discusses the