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    In the novel The Kite Runner and in the play Oedipus Rex there are similar themes that compare to each other, which gives a better understanding of their writing. Both pieces of literature have the themes of Betrayal and Redemption. Betrayal could be defined as the failure to meet the expectations of a relationship for one's personal gain, which is continuously approached in both writings. It is shocking to find out that both main characters have similar decisions to make in completely different

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    In the novel “The Kite Runner” by Khalen Hasseini, one conflict that helps portray the key theme of redemption is Amir’s internal conflict due to the experiences he has had throughout his life. The key theme of redemption is understood by Amir’s experiences which include; his mother dying when giving birth to him, the rape of Hassan, moving to america, and the death of Hassan. Amir’s internal conflict is powered by his experiences. One experience that provoked Amir’s internal conflict is his mother

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    Jesus sacrificed his own life for everyone’s sins in order for redemption, allowing his followers to gain forgiveness. In the novel, The Kite Runner, by Khaled Hosseini, Amir understood that he must risk his own life in order to free him and his father from their sins. Amir desired rebirth of a new life, but he was unsure of how to live a life free of sin. In relation to the poem, Redemption, by James Casey, Amir was also running and hiding from his problems. Escaping to California with his father

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    Will Amir use his last chance to seek redemption? In the book Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini, Amir the main character struggles to get attention of his father and becomes jealous of the his “servant” Hassan. Amir’s jealousy tends to test Hassan’s loyalty consistently to the point where Hassan has to sacrifice for Amir’s happiness. After the flashbacks that Amir had as a 36-year adult about the times he abused Hassan’s loyalty. After the death of his father Baba, Baba’s friend Rahim Khan calls him

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    Redemption is a capacity that both Amir from the remarkable novel Kite Runner, written by Khaled Hosseni along with Walt Kalwoski the main character of the unforgettable movie Gran Tornio, directed by Clint Eastwood, withhold. Both Walt and Amir were collided with life changing events that later shaped the individuals they are today. Nevertheless, throughout both stories, the protagonists are faced with opportunities to redeem themselves, often at the risk of hurting their loved ones more than they

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    Redemption Kite Runner

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    The Power of Redemption The Kite Runner, by Khaled Hosseini, is an epic story with a personal history of what the people of Afghanistan have and must endure to in an ordinary everyday life; a country that is divided between political powers and religiously idealistic views and beliefs which creates poverty, and violence within the people and their terrorist ran country. The main character, Amir, a boy living in Afghanistan, experiences happiness, sorrow, and confusion as he matures into an adult

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    Redemption is limited to the gravity of a situation and if a person is willing to accept their mistakes and atone for them. Colum McCann stated he does not “believe the world’s a particularly beautiful place” but he does “believe in redemption”, and no matter what conflicts may arise, McCann believes that redemption can be achieved in a place full of catastrophe. Redemption is a process that requires exertion from both the transgressor(s) and the victim(s). Most times people, specifically the transgressors

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    Kite Runner Redemption

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    Road to Amir’s Redemption In a lifetime, everyone will face personal battles and guilt, some large and some small. Such as guilt over sneaking out, not doing homework, or telling your parents a little white lie. People find peace of mind through redeeming themselves, in other words, we do something that makes up for the cause of guilt. Khaled Hosseini's novel The Kite Runner revolves around betrayal and redemption. Redemption is the act of saying or being saved from sin, error or evil, which the

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    Kite Runner Redemption

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    Accepting the past leads to change and redemption, as shown in The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini through Amir's internal conflict, the motif of goodness, and the repetition of the slaughter sheep metaphor. When they were both boys, Amir, the protagonist, sees the local bully, Assef, rape his closest friend, Hassan. Shaken by this incident, it leaves indelible memories that haunt Amir in America, a place he can forget. “For me, America was a way to bury my memories” (Hosseini 129). Amir and his father

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    rape. As Amir highlights he is not only a bully but finds pleasure in the suffering of others, he allows Hassan to keep the kite to “remind you of what I am about to do” before he sexually abuses him as a result of Hassan’s unrelenting devotion to Amir in the kite race. It is significant that this occurs in the early part of the novel as it sets up the key theme of redemption

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