Analysis Of Quotes From 'The Kite Runner'

Summary:

Shortly after the caravan’s departure for Al-Fayoum, the once shepherd began to dig deep into his thoughts, beginning to understand more about the world around him and his situation. The boy believed that intuition was simply due to life being written out for people from the beginning. Throughout the trip, Santiago had spoken to individuals such as the camel driver. The boy had also begun to interact with the Englishman, exchanging insights of the world. He learned that the Englishman was interested in alchemy, and suggested the man to look at the desert’s surroundings to learn something new. The Englishman had done the same for the boy too, teaching him about alchemy such as the Elixir of Life and the Soul of the World. In the end,

One sentence was able to explain the whole meaning of dreams. The only reason we have dreams is because of the flame (love) that is inside of us. The flame is what makes us want and chase these dreams. Without the flame, a desire is no more than a random thought.

“We are afraid of losing what we have, whether it’s our life or our possessions and property. Bit this fear evaporates when we understand that our life stories and the history of the world were written by the same

When looking at Santiago, he seems to be very philosophical towards his destiny. Reading omens left and right to determine the situation that he is in. In contrast, the Englishman is practical when achieving personal legends. He would read books, and study precisely to achieve his Personal Legend. If nothing is done right, everything would be a waste a time. As what the Englishman said, Alchemy requires every step “to be followed exactly as it was followed by the masters” (81).

Analyze the Camel Driver’s views towards life and humanity. And why does it connect to Santiago’s Personal