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The Kite Runner Scar Analysis

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Toward the end of The Kite Runner, Amir is left with a physical imperfection as a result of his fight with Assef. Amir’s lip splits in half, which leaves a scar similar to the one Hassan had as a child in the beginning of the book. This new scar on Amir’s lip represents his new ability to stand up for himself and others. As a child, Hassan protected him, while Amir was mostly just a coward. The scar marks a change in his character. He had the courage to go to Assef in order to rescue Hassan’s son. In a way, the scar also represents a sort of redemption for Amir. As a child, Assef raped Hassan because he refused to give up a kite. Amir witnessed this act, but did nothing to stop it. The scar represents Assef beating him. In the book, Amir said
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