The Kite Runner: Thoughts, Reactions, and Predictions

I finished this novel in the month prior to this post, yet on the radio today I heard a song that reminded me of it, specifically of Amir's perseverance. Amir risked his life to make it up to Hassan. The song is called "I Won't Give Up" by Jason Mraz. The lyrics that sparked the memory were, "I won't give up on us/ Even if the skies get rough/ I'm giving you all my love/ I'm still looking up" which shows how Amir continued to strive to save Sohrab, even with the obstacles he faced. The skies were extremely rough for Amir, but he did not lose hope. Amir continued to look up and had hope. I believe this song is an excellent reflection of The Kite Runner.

This slingshot could have a meaning as simple as it is the weapon Sohrab used to harm Assef when he fights Amir. The slingshot is Amir's saving grace. I believe the slingshot also represents Sohrab and Amir's relationship. Before Sohrab saved Amir's life from Assef, there was tension between the two, and there still is directly following the incident. Their relationship then began to seem as if the slingshot was releasing in slow motion. Slowly, the tension between Sohrab and Amir disappeared and the two became close companions. The slingshot brought the two together. This train of thought I had was more than likely not intended by Khaled Hosseini.

As you may have noticed, my last two blog posts were considerably far apart, yet this one is appearing the day after my most recent. These last few chapters had me trembling on the edge of my seat. The author has an incredible talent of crafting words that leaves the reader desperate to find out what happens next. After finishing the novel, I have one aspect that I cannot make up my mind about: the way it ends. The ending is not a happily ever after. The book concludes with Amir seeing Sohrab smile for the first time since arriving in America. Although this may sound like a happy ending, Sohrab only had a half hearted smile while flying the kite with Amir. He then goes back to his emotionless self. The reason I found the ending difficult to swallow was that Amir and Sohrab had such an amazing connection before arriving in America. Sohrab finally began to trust Amir and they did everything together; Amir risked his life for him multiple times. Then Amir broke the trust and it was never ...

These chapters of The Kite Runner intrigued me, however the novel has become quite predictable from the reader's point of view. I have read enough books to know that there are going to be complications when Baba and Amir move to America. First, the two live off of government money, but due to Baba's pride, he immediately returns the food stamps upon receiving a job at a gas station. Amir also graduates high school and desires to go to a junior college and study Creative Writing. Amir's choice does not make Baba jump for joy. I believe that Baba's problem with Amir becoming a writer is that he wants his son to fulfill a job with more purpose. He want's his son to follow in his footsteps and carry on the family name as he wishes, which does not align with Amir's desires. Amir also finds a suitable wife while selling items at a flee market. During these chapters, Baba is also diagnosed with cancer, I would assume it to be in his lungs because he was an avid smoker...