Discovering Self-identity
The article: “Loyal Miles on the Context for the Examination of Self” analyzes how one’s self-identity can be influenced by social class, cultural and historical factors. Miles’ article critiques the well-known novel The Kite Runner, written by Khaled Hosseini. The article is written by Loyal Miles, who is an author who writes long poems, short stories and critical reviews. (@Bookriot) Miles argues that the conflict in developing one’s character is fundamentally based on a variety of factors that together, influence one’s self-identity. He claims that the author, Khaled Hosseini, has a multi-faceted approach when exploring the notion of self-identity. For example, through the use of war, family relationships, the bonds …show more content…
Through the use of the literary elements irony and parallel scenes, one can take an insight into the influences on self-discovery caused by cultural and historical factors. One of the ironies Hosseini uses is that Hassan gives Amir unconditional love and loyalty; however, he eventually dies because of Amir’s limited friendship and betrayal. Amir’s loyalty and care for Hassan is limited to his long for Baba’s love and respect – even at the expense of his closest childhood friend. Hassan is constantly sacrificed throughout the novel, and this can be seen when Amir says “maybe Hassan was the price I had to pay, the lamb I had to slay, to win Baba. Was it a fair price? The answer floated to my conscious mind before I could thwart it: He was just a Hazara, wasn’t he?” (Hosseini 82). It is ironic that even though Hassan displays an angelic figure and dedicates his entire life for Amir, he dies because of Amir’s betrayal. Hassan’s death eventually becomes the occurrence that allows Amir to redeem himself …show more content…
Now America. One last gift for Amir” (Hosseini 137). This line is addressed by Amir when he realizes the deep meaning behind Baba’s action of immigrating to America. To Amir, America means a hopeful place to bury his memories and move forward in his life. However, to Baba, America means a mournful place where he does not have any friends and he has to start over from the low-status job. Despite Baba’s unpleasant life in America, he refuses to go back to Peshawar because he knows settling in America will provide Amir a safer living environment and better education. That’s why Amir realizes how America is a gift given by Baba, a gift based on the sacrifice of Baba’s own happiness. Baba’s actions exemplify how parents always place their children’s interests before theirs and are even willing to sacrifice for their children. No matter which part of the world they come from, no matter what religion or values they have, they give unconditional love to their posterity. This line is significant to me as it reminds me of the love my parents give to me and the sacrifice they do to further my interests. My parents sent me to Canada so that I may have access to a better education and living environment. Due to the exchange rate between Canada and China, they have to work harder to afford my expenses. Also, they experience loneliness just like
The article: “Loyal Miles on the Context for the Examination of Self” analyzes how one’s self-identity can be influenced by social class, cultural and historical factors. Miles’ article critiques the well-known novel The Kite Runner, written by Khaled Hosseini. The article is written by Loyal Miles, who is an author who writes long poems, short stories and critical reviews. (@Bookriot) Miles argues that the conflict in developing one’s character is fundamentally based on a variety of factors that together, influence one’s self-identity. He claims that the author, Khaled Hosseini, has a multi-faceted approach when exploring the notion of self-identity. For example, through the use of war, family relationships, the bonds …show more content…
Through the use of the literary elements irony and parallel scenes, one can take an insight into the influences on self-discovery caused by cultural and historical factors. One of the ironies Hosseini uses is that Hassan gives Amir unconditional love and loyalty; however, he eventually dies because of Amir’s limited friendship and betrayal. Amir’s loyalty and care for Hassan is limited to his long for Baba’s love and respect – even at the expense of his closest childhood friend. Hassan is constantly sacrificed throughout the novel, and this can be seen when Amir says “maybe Hassan was the price I had to pay, the lamb I had to slay, to win Baba. Was it a fair price? The answer floated to my conscious mind before I could thwart it: He was just a Hazara, wasn’t he?” (Hosseini 82). It is ironic that even though Hassan displays an angelic figure and dedicates his entire life for Amir, he dies because of Amir’s betrayal. Hassan’s death eventually becomes the occurrence that allows Amir to redeem himself …show more content…
Now America. One last gift for Amir” (Hosseini 137). This line is addressed by Amir when he realizes the deep meaning behind Baba’s action of immigrating to America. To Amir, America means a hopeful place to bury his memories and move forward in his life. However, to Baba, America means a mournful place where he does not have any friends and he has to start over from the low-status job. Despite Baba’s unpleasant life in America, he refuses to go back to Peshawar because he knows settling in America will provide Amir a safer living environment and better education. That’s why Amir realizes how America is a gift given by Baba, a gift based on the sacrifice of Baba’s own happiness. Baba’s actions exemplify how parents always place their children’s interests before theirs and are even willing to sacrifice for their children. No matter which part of the world they come from, no matter what religion or values they have, they give unconditional love to their posterity. This line is significant to me as it reminds me of the love my parents give to me and the sacrifice they do to further my interests. My parents sent me to Canada so that I may have access to a better education and living environment. Due to the exchange rate between Canada and China, they have to work harder to afford my expenses. Also, they experience loneliness just like