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    The ending of a novel either completes or ruins the running plot. It could leave an ungodly cliffhanger, bring it to a right ending or just leave the readers guessing.Khaled Hossenini's The Kite Runner is one of those novels that correctly ends the novel by ending at the necessary time while having a underlining feeling of hope for the characters. The main character Amir is clearly seen as a guilt-heavy man who does not smile often and struggles to deal with the rough mistakes he had created. The

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    George Orwell’s 1984 and Khaled Hosseini’s The Kite Runner critique both political and social oppression to demonstrate that blind loyalty and the surrendering of free will is the demise of modern society. The society in which one is brought up in can affect and influence even the strongest of people. This is clearly established in Khaled Hosseini’s The Kite Runner not only through the actions of one but the mindset of many. Amir’s Baba in The Kite Runner is clearly a man who believes in individual

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    that we wouldn’t typically have from the outside looking in. They counteract the stereotypes that outsiders procreate of something that they have never intimately experienced. Keeping that in mind, my classical nomination is the Bestseller The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. Hosseini wrote this historical novel in 2001 while completing his residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. Much of the historical content was based off his childhood experiences living in Afghanistan

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    The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini was a touching book that revolved around loyalty within a friendship. The friendship between Hassan and Amir had some difficulties. A true friendship can be hard to find(,) but can be one of the most vital things to being truly happy. Both Hassan and Amir had proven their loyalty to each other by the end of The Kite Runner. Loyalty was a crucial part in Hassan and Amir’s friendship.     In the beginning, Hassan was not only loyal to Amir because that was his duty

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    help breakdown and analyze ones character and give a farther interpretation of who they are. In “The Kite Runner” we see multiple characters such as Amir, Hassan, Baba and more. Focusing on Hassan, Hassan can be described as a very Loyal, Strong and Selfless character which makes him much more loveable and dear to our hearts. To start off Hassan has shown a tremendous loyalty to Amir. This loyalty has been shown all throughout this novel. Although it has been recognized that Amir is not as loyal as

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    values, and this reflected on how they made their decisions. The Kite Runner was filled with characters who were all unique in their own way. This resulted in everyone having different values. In the book The Kite Runner, and even in the real world, your values distinguish who you are, and assist in making your everyday decisions. Hassan’s constant showing of loyalty and bravery towards Amir shows how much he values his best friend. Loyalty and bravery, are Hassan’s most valued traits as a person. “Sometimes

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    One important motif that occurs in The Kite Runner is the use of a slingshot. The slingshot shows both Hassan and his son, Sohrab’s, loyalty to Amir. For example, they both used it to protect Amir from Assef. In the beginning of the book, Hassan uses it when they are both being bullied. “I turned and came face to face with Hassan’s slingshot. Hassan had pulled the white elastic band all the way back. In the cup was a rock the size of a walnut. Hassan held the slingshot pointed directly at Assef’s

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    computer and phones, that we’ve lost sense about reading books. One book in particular that Laurel as a city should read is “The Kite Runner” by Khaled Hosseini. This book is a good choice because of our relationship with Afghanistan; As Americans we know little about them, and stereotype them as “terrorists.” First, the story does an immaculate job of teaching friendship and loyalty. Hassan, who is Amir’s servant, will do anything for Amir. Hassan would eat dirt, protect him, and even lie for Amir. Even

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    Zainab Safieddine Response essay- the kite runner(chapter-15) "For you, a thousand times over"( Hosseini 2). This quote is a reminder of loyalty. It shows that whenever you fail you'll try again for the person you love and appreciate the most. In The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini, this quote is said by Hassan, the who always got Amir's back. It shows that he's loyal to him whatever happens between them. He would do anything for Amir. Rahim Khan, Amir's dad friend has a great input on Amir's

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    front of you. For example, take the Kite Runner - Khaled Hosseini uses a multitude of patterns and archetypes which have been used time and time again in several other works. Once everything in the novel is treated as a symbol, we can see how Amir’s travel to Afghanistan is a quest; how Hassan's character mirrors the mannerism of Jesus Christ; that the social hierarchies of Afghanistan have occurred across history, and more. In recognizing these in the Kite Runner, a

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