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emogirl
emogirl
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High School - 11th Grade

In "The Kite Runner," describe Amir's character.

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Posted by emogirl on Sunday September 28, 2008 at 9:33 PM and tagged with amir, characters, kite runner, the kite runner.

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  1. eabettencourt
    eabettencourt Teacher
    High School - 10th Grade

    Amir goes through pretty intense character development in this novel.  As a young boy, he is tormented by his father's apparent disinterest in him.  Furthermore, he grows increasingly jealous of his father's apparent interest in Hassan, one of their Hazara servants.  As Amir fights for his father's love and approval, he betrays Hassan.  This betrayal is the beginning of Amir's true character development, as it leaves him extremely guilt-ridden.  Amir carries this guilt with him throughout his adolescence and into adulthood, from Afghanistan to America.  He allows it to eat away at him, even as his relationship with his father improves.  Finally, Amir is able to seek redemption when he is given a chance "to be good again."  Amir's entire character is basically driven first by guilt (even before his betrayal of Hassan he is convinced that he was responsible for his mother's death) and then redemption, which he does ultimately receive.

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    Posted by eabettencourt on Tuesday September 30, 2008 at 1:52 PM