The Kite Runner Rhetorical Analysis

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In The Kite Runner, there are various examples of verbal irony. One example is when Amir gets lectured from his father about sin. Amir’s father states that he believes that there is only one sin in the world-- theft. Telling lies steals someone’s right to know the truth, cheating steals the right to fairness, killing a man takes away a life, and so on. As clearly shown, Amir’s father despises people who steal. It is logical for someone to think that a person who is very strict and strong willed will be able to keep their beliefs and promises intact. However, it is later revealed that Amir’s father has hidden the fact from Amir that he has a half brother, Hassan. Amir is horrified and furious that his father has lied to him about his only childhood