A father is an important figure who can have a huge influence on a child. ‘The Kite Runner’ written by the very talented Khaled Hosseini, was heavily influenced by fatherhood. According to the novel, to be a father means to be someone who is a protector, exemplar and one with strong beliefs or values. There were three characters in particular that stood out the most, when talking about fatherhood. The characters of Baba, Amir and General Taheri certainly proved what it means to be a father. This purpose of this piece of writing, is to present what it means to be a father, according to the novel. Simply, the best character out of the three to start with would have to be Baba. The character of Baba was vey interesting in this novel,
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Baba's ability to be a protector was unbelievable. In order to protect his son’s future, he let go of what he loved the most. Baba left his watan (Afghanistan) to make sure that Amir was protected and away from the violence. He also presented the important fatherly character trait of being a great exemplar. Baba set examples, which really helped him become a successful father. Amir’s whole life was influenced by his Baba, he learned many things from him. Baba set examples for Amir, which were very important to his son. One proof of this would be, how Baba treated Hassan and Ali. Despite, them being a different class and being the house servants. Baba respected them and this set a very strong example for Amir; to treat everyone fairly with respect and honour. This was a very beneficial character trait, portrayed in the novel, due to the main fact that this, helped Amir become a very respectful adult. The strong beliefs that Baba believed in were a great boost to his success in fathering. “Thank you but I don’t want,” Baba said. “I work always. In Afghanistan I work, in America I work. Thank you very much, Mrs. Dobbins, but I don’t like it free money” (Baba pg.138). Baba had the chance of just living off welfare and not work but this
Baba's ability to be a protector was unbelievable. In order to protect his son’s future, he let go of what he loved the most. Baba left his watan (Afghanistan) to make sure that Amir was protected and away from the violence. He also presented the important fatherly character trait of being a great exemplar. Baba set examples, which really helped him become a successful father. Amir’s whole life was influenced by his Baba, he learned many things from him. Baba set examples for Amir, which were very important to his son. One proof of this would be, how Baba treated Hassan and Ali. Despite, them being a different class and being the house servants. Baba respected them and this set a very strong example for Amir; to treat everyone fairly with respect and honour. This was a very beneficial character trait, portrayed in the novel, due to the main fact that this, helped Amir become a very respectful adult. The strong beliefs that Baba believed in were a great boost to his success in fathering. “Thank you but I don’t want,” Baba said. “I work always. In Afghanistan I work, in America I work. Thank you very much, Mrs. Dobbins, but I don’t like it free money” (Baba pg.138). Baba had the chance of just living off welfare and not work but this