Transformation In The Kite Runner

Khaled Hosseini's The Kite Runner is a novel that centers on the themes of family, friendship, betrayal, and redemption. The protagonist, Amir, undergoes a significant transformation throughout the novel, but so does his father, Baba. Whereas Baba initially appears as a static character, his actions and behavior throughout the novel suggest that he is, in fact, a dynamic character who undergoes significant transformation and character growth before his death in Chapter 13. In the beginning of the story, Baba is presented as a rigid and traditional man with an authoritarian parenting style. He seems to place great value on honor, strength, and masculinity. Baba is a successful businessman, a pillar of his community, and a formidable figure

Throughout the novel, Baba is presented as a proud and self-assured man who is confident in his own abilities and values. However, as the novel progresses, it becomes clear that Baba's confidence is, in many ways, a facade. He has made mistakes in his life, and he is aware of the ways in which his actions have hurt others. This is particularly evident in his relationship with Ali, Hassan's father. Baba is revealed to be the father of Ali's son, and this revelation causes him to confront the wrongs that he has committed in the past. He tells Amir, "There is a way to be good again" (Hosseini, 192), recognizing that he has made mistakes in his life and that he must take steps to make amends. . This is also demonstrated when he says, "I know that in the end, God will forgive. He will forgive your father, me, and you too... Forgive? But theft is theft, I said...When you kill a man, you steal a life...You see, some things I can teach you. Some you learn from books. But there are things that, well, you have to see and feel" (pg. 370). This quote shows Baba's belief in forgiveness and his understanding that some lessons are learned through experience, not just reading or