Forgiveness In The Kite Runner

The Kite Runner is a novel by Khaled Hosseini, which conveys a story of loss and forgiveness, and it is considered a marvelous piece of literature. The novel begins with Amir and Hassan, also known as what they like to call themselves, the Sultans of Kabul. Amir and Hassan enjoy spending their days kite flying and throughout their kite flying, Amir struggles to gain the attention from his father, Baba and he is constantly neglected. Misfortunate events lead Amir and Baba leave to America, and Amir leaves Hassan behind. Later, Amir looks upon his regretful past and flies back to Afghanistan to heal his regrets. The novel is recommended because of its elements such as symbolism, discrimination, and conflict are brought together into one masterpiece.

For example, when Hassan retrieves the last kite during the kite flying tournament, he runs into the local bully, Assef. Hassan does not dare give up the kite to Assef, and sacrifices himself; just as a lamb would be sacrificed. Hassan sacrifices himself so Amir could receive what he desires, and that was to be loved by his father. People are often willing to give up something so someone else can have what they desire. The lamb is also represented later in the novel when Hassan is killed by a Taliban for protecting Amir’s home. The element of a lamb is important for students to understand is because people often make sacrifices for the ones they love. Lambs are often represented in stories and novels, as something be sacrificed and that is a concept students should