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    In this society not everyone is equal and, for this essay in particular, it is important to know that the different ethnic races aren’t equal as well. In The Kite Runner, there are two different ethnic groups: the Hazaras and the Pushtans. The Hazaras originate from Asia and for this reason, the general conception is that Hazaras don’t have the true Afghan blood in their veins. They are often seen as servants

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    “The Kite Runner” storyline could be described, in short, an event timeline of Amir’s life. It skips around to show the important things in his life like his birth, moving to America, marriage, and the deaths of some of his loved ones. One of the biggest things played throughout the book is Amir and Hassan’s friendship as children living in Afghanistan. They got to be friends through the fact that Hassan’s father, Ali, has been a lifelong servant for Amir’s father. They both had children around the

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    “The Kite Runner”, it talks about the struggles of the country Afghanistan. This is taken place during 1975 through 2001, and in Kabul, Afghanistan; California, United States. The main character is Amir who is narrating the book also is a gifted writer and loves to read books. His best friend, half-brother and servant is Hassan. He proves his loyalty to Amir by standing up for him and showing bravery. Hassan is also uneducated and stays in a poor environment. Amir is very upset of the attention

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    According to the dictionary redemption means “ The act of saving from sin”. The kite Runner is about two boys that goes through violence and betrayal in Kabul, Afghanistan. One of the main characters Amir decided not to help his best friend caused their conflicts to grow. This reveals the theme of redemption throughout the Kite Runner. Most importantly, there is a motivation behind why Amir battles very nearly his whole existence with reclamation and that is on the grounds that Amir 's hireling

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    forgiveness of either ourselves or another individual. Many times, people make big decisions based receiving forgiveness for the past mistakes they have made. The Kite Runner, written by Khaled Hosseni, also conveys this, where forgiveness and atonement are major themes. Forgiveness and atonement are significant themes throughout the Kite Runner because they causes major events in the story, illustrated by characters such as Amir and Baba, who makes important decisions driven by the possibility of

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    The Kite Runner For the final summer reading assignment, I chose the book The Kite Runner. I chose this book because it was previously purchased by my older siblings for their summer assignments. This way, I figured I would save money by avoiding the purchase of a brand new book. Out of the numerous lessons I’ve learned in this book, the one that was most prevalent to me is that bad things happen to good people. This occurs several times in The Kite Runner with the character Hassan. He is always

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    THE KITE RUNNER Symbolism is a literary device found in all mediums. Symbols are marks or words that designate the significant features in a piece of literature. They allow people to connect to the many concepts found in the literary works. The novel The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini, showcases this notion of symbolism well. These symbols come full circle by the end of the novel as they represent pivotal moments in the close bond Amir and Hassan share. Within the novel, Hosseini uses a kite to symbolize

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    In Khaled Hosseini’s book, The Kite Runner, the author brings the reader on a journey where we are introduced to two young boys, Amir and Hassan. It is a story about their friendship and the choices they make while growing up in Kabul. Although, Amir and Hassan are raised in the same household, and are fed from same breast, they grow up in different realities: Amir is a Pashtun and the son of a rich and noble man, Hassan is a Hazara and Amir’s servant, whose father also served for Amir’s father.

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    Shield, Heater Shield, Kite Shield, Pavise Shield and Targe Shield.

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    lifetime filled with confusion and regret. Guilt is uncontrollable oftentimes; and the thought of something that is scarring from the past can be difficult to forget and forgive, especially if it’s one of your own actions. In Khaled Hosseini’s The Kite Runner, the author demonstrates through Amir that when man betrays for another desire, guilt can arise through time causing the yearn of relief and redemption in a person. Amir as a child had always felt a growing distance from his father Baba, causing

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