When an individual hears”redemption,” ideas of how to make up for a wrong come to mind, as when a friend hurts a friend and must help them for the pain they caused. As well, others may think of something similar, something not very drastic or heinous. However, in Khaled Hosseini’s novel The Kite Runner, Amir’s actions toward Hassan cause great pain and guilt that last through his adulthood only to eventually lead to a path of redemption. Rahim Khan was the ignition to prompt Amir to begin his path of redemption by calling him to Pakistan and presenting him with secrets that will drive Amir back to Kabul. With the knowledge that Hassan is his half-brother Amir looks towards Hassan’s son, Sohrab, as being his last chance at redemption, leading Amir to defeating their childhood enemy and bringing Sohrab back to America to be cared for by Amir and his wife. Amir redeems himself for his troubled childhood in Kabul for which he betrayed his friend Hassan, essentially becoming the ultimate act of
When an individual hears”redemption,” ideas of how to make up for a wrong come to mind, as when a friend hurts a friend and must help them for the pain they caused. As well, others may think of something similar, something not very drastic or heinous. However, in Khaled Hosseini’s novel The Kite Runner, Amir’s actions toward Hassan cause great pain and guilt that last through his adulthood only to eventually lead to a path of redemption. Rahim Khan was the ignition to prompt Amir to begin his path of redemption by calling him to Pakistan and presenting him with secrets that will drive Amir back to Kabul. With the knowledge that Hassan is his half-brother Amir looks towards Hassan’s son, Sohrab, as being his last chance at redemption, leading Amir to defeating their childhood enemy and bringing Sohrab back to America to be cared for by Amir and his wife. Amir redeems himself for his troubled childhood in Kabul for which he betrayed his friend Hassan, essentially becoming the ultimate act of