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gogetr
gogetr
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High School - 12th Grade

In "The Kite Runner", what is the significance of the scar that Amir develops as a result of the confrontation?

Amir's confrontation with Assef in Wazir Akar Khan marks an important turning point in the novel. Why does the author have Amir, Assef and Sohrab all come together in this way?

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Posted by gogetr on Wednesday January 14, 2009 at 4:59 PM and tagged with amir, scar, significance, the kite runner.

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  1. eabettencourt
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    High School - 10th Grade

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    Amir, Assef, and Sohrab are brought together by the author to further his theme of redemption in the novel. Because Amir did not stand up to Assef when he brutally raped Assef, standing up to him in defense of Sohrad is an important, redemptive act. For Amir, it finally allows him to make peace with his past, to "be good again."

    The scar Amir develops has symbolic significance. He is now "marked" by his redemptive act permanently, signifying a permanent change in his life due to redemption.

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    Posted by eabettencourt on Thursday January 15, 2009 at 8:11 AM