Examples Of Forgiveness In The Kite Runner

Sin and Forgiveness The once bustling city of Kabul has been reduced to ash and dust. The formerly restless streets are empty, and the wind that once carried the kites, and joy, of the children of Afghanistan is long dead. Khaled Hosseini leaves no detail behind when describing the crumbling infrastructure of Kabul. In The Kite Runner, Khaled Hosseini uses characterization to demonstrate the path that lies ahead for those who are selfish, the idea of finding self-forgiveness, and the effect of family relationships has on an individual’s character. In the story of The Kite Runner, the main character, Amir, lives in Kabul, Afghanistan. Life here is perfect under his extremely intelligent and wealthy father, who he calls Baba. Along with Baba,

He cannot make up his actions to Hassan, as he was executed in the street by the Taliban. So, by the request of Rahim Khan, Amir returns to the Taliban-controlled Kabul to save Hassan’s son, Sohrab. This correction of past sins represents a full circle of redemption, as in order to save Sohrab, Hassan has to fight Assef, who had previously bullied and sexually harassed Hassan, and Sohrab, like his father before him, fires a slingshot at Assef, injuring him badly: “The slingshot made a thwiiiit sound when Sohrab released the cup. Then Assef was screaming. He put his hand where his left eye had been just moments ago. Blood oozed between his fingers. Blood and something else, something white and gel-like. That’s called vitreous fluid, I thought with clarity. I’ve read that somewhere. Vitreous fluid. Assef rolled on the carpet. Rolled side to side, shrieking his hand still cupped over the bloody socket. ‘Let’s go!’ Sohrab said.” Amir’s actions represent his self-forgiveness and the journey he has been on since his childhood in Afghanistan to become a better person, and Sohrab represents his second chance at making things right with