Hope In The Kite Runner

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Throughout the number of unfortunate events that occur in Amir’s life, The Kite Runner reminds the reader that there is always hope for better days. The story shows us that although our lives may seem bad for an extended period of time, we must keep our heads held high because life will come through for us in the end. The idea of hope plays an important role throughout The Kite Runner, and seems to appear right after a catastrophic event in Amir’s life.
There are a few instances in the story where the author shows us that there is light at the end of the tunnel. For example everything seems hopeful when Amir starts his new life after moving to America, but in Chapter 14 things downturn after the death of his Baba. Shortly after things begin

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