A Thousand Splendid Suns

What does it take to make that unbreakable bond between a father and son? A bond that can be stronger than any other. To most people it comes naturally but in the book, The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini, the main character, Amir, has a tougher time creating this bond. In his case, he has to win something, for his father to put him on a pedestal. There is nothing wrong with his father, Baba, it is just that in the beginning they just do not have very much in common. In chapter 7 there is a…

In this particular dream, Amir is haunted by the memory of Hassan telling Amir that he would do anything for him and is reminded once again how unfair Amir treated him. This phrase, “For you a thousand times over” always haunts Amir’s mind because he remembers how in the past, he would not have done the same for Hassan because his jealousy often ruled his decisions. Once Amir grows older his thoughts often remind him that he often took advantage…

Hassan is a loyal friend and servant to Amir. He showed his love for Amir by saying, “For you a thousand times over,” when asked to retrieve the kite (67). Hassan put everything on the line just to satisfy Amir’s wishes. This is shown in the alley scene where Assef harassed Hassan. Knowing the unpleasant outcome of holding on to the kite, Hassan did…

Amir, a young arrogant boy, who learns and grows into a kind and wise man, goes through many life-changing experiences throughout the novel, “The Kite Runner”. The reader watches his personality and lifestyle change, as the plot progresses and the setting shifts. Khaled Hosseini, the author of Amir’s story, uses his character to show, that even after betrayal with massive effect on surrounding characters, redemption is still possible with enough effort put into change. Hosseini describes the…

One decision can change a life forever, something that Amir in The Kite Runner, by Khaled Hosseini, had experienced firsthand. Throughout the story, the main character, Amir, made multiple decisions that not only affected him but his family and friends. Amir’s actions represented physical traits, such as; dishonor and rudeness, along with his thoughts and who he truly was. When facing a difficult situation, a person must be careful about how they react, for it can change their lives forever. The…

The Kite Runner is divided into three sections. The first section Amir and Hassan are children in Kabul. The second section covers the years after Amir went to Fremont California because Afghanistan was being raided by the Russians. Then the last section Amir went back to Kabul for redemption from past guilt of not taking actions. There is a book and a movie of the Kite Runner. The characters, plot, and setting are pretty much the same in both but there are some differences that I…

The Dangers of Loyalty Over time, loyalty has been one of the most influential qualities one can possess, contributing largely to the development of wars and the destruction of relationships. In the novel The Kite Runner, by Khaled Hosseini, one dependable boy sacrifices himself multiple times in order to protect and serve a close friend, proving himself to be a loyal companion. In being loyal to Amir, Hassan’s actions have harmful long-term effects on himself. While loyalty is an important…

“When a coward stops remembering who he is...God help us” (Hosseini 241). These words should resonate with any guilt-ridden person, as to be guilty is to recognize one’s own cowardice and mistakes. Amir, the protagonist of The Kite Runner, speaks these words to himself in a time of great internal turmoil. The author, Khaled Hosseini places an emphasis on guilt’s effect on the individual as a main theme, mostly made manifest through the character of Amir. In The Kite Runner, Khaled Hosseini…

After committing a wrong or failing in some way, there are many people that believe they need to be punished for their offenses, with the reason behind it varying and sometimes unclear to whomever is observing their situation. Amir, the main character and narrator from Khaled Hosseini’s The Kite Runner, betrays his brother, Hassan, by abandoning him in his greatest time of need: Hassan is raped and otherwise abused by a group of boys that are easily able to overpower him. Despite the fact that…

In life people change over time, at one point you can be very self centered and at other times you can become a hero, throughout the novel The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini Amir demonstrates how people can change over maturity. In the novel Amir is at first portrayed as a negative and jealous person who treats his servant Hassan unfairly. Amir is very jealous how Baba behaves with Hassan, because he feels that he is getting less attention. Throughout the novel Amir comes around and becomes a…