At the end of novel, Amir flied kite with Sohrab, and Amir became kite runner, striving every nerves to defend the kite and Sohrab as well.
2.1.Freedom and Equality in America
It can be seen that there are lots of different symbolic meanings of the kite in the novel and one of them is freedom and equality in America. Amir and his father escaped to America when Russia invaded Afghanistan. At that moment, America is somewhat a equal and peaceful place, for there is no terrible wars like Afghanistan.
Amir thought the life in America can fade unpleasant memories in Afghanistan. Conversely, it is impossible to clear the truth away, let alone one’s great fault. As description in the beginning of the novel says “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. …show more content…
The kite and the smile acts as a symbol of redemption and hope, and a symbol of our aspirations as well. It seems that the kite floating in the sky is the life of Sohrab. From now on , it is an equal and free new life in America.
2.2.Loyalty and Bravery in Afghanistan
Other symbolic meanings of the kite we can conclude are loyalty and bravery. In Afghanistan, the kite-fighting is a traditional tournament. The kite in the sky can stand for bravery. People who join the game are eager to win, fighting dawn to the dark. They never gives up even their hands are bloodied by the string. In addition, the winner is like a hero honored by other people.
As for the loyalty, Ali and Hassan are good servants and good friend to their masters as the slaves. Amir’s relationship with Hassan lacks warmth and courage. Notwithstanding, “Hassan never denied me anything.” and Hassan is always not afraid of others in order to protect Amir. From a great deal of instances, readers can see that Hassan is faithful, brave and loyal without
2.1.Freedom and Equality in America
It can be seen that there are lots of different symbolic meanings of the kite in the novel and one of them is freedom and equality in America. Amir and his father escaped to America when Russia invaded Afghanistan. At that moment, America is somewhat a equal and peaceful place, for there is no terrible wars like Afghanistan.
Amir thought the life in America can fade unpleasant memories in Afghanistan. Conversely, it is impossible to clear the truth away, let alone one’s great fault. As description in the beginning of the novel says “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. …show more content…
The kite and the smile acts as a symbol of redemption and hope, and a symbol of our aspirations as well. It seems that the kite floating in the sky is the life of Sohrab. From now on , it is an equal and free new life in America.
2.2.Loyalty and Bravery in Afghanistan
Other symbolic meanings of the kite we can conclude are loyalty and bravery. In Afghanistan, the kite-fighting is a traditional tournament. The kite in the sky can stand for bravery. People who join the game are eager to win, fighting dawn to the dark. They never gives up even their hands are bloodied by the string. In addition, the winner is like a hero honored by other people.
As for the loyalty, Ali and Hassan are good servants and good friend to their masters as the slaves. Amir’s relationship with Hassan lacks warmth and courage. Notwithstanding, “Hassan never denied me anything.” and Hassan is always not afraid of others in order to protect Amir. From a great deal of instances, readers can see that Hassan is faithful, brave and loyal without