The Meaning Of Betrays In The Kite Runner By Khaled Hosseini

In reading Khaled Hosseini’s novel â€Å"The Kite Runner†, we as the reader can assume the novels meaning is tied to regret. Our protagonist Amir, remains holding himself accountable for the rape of Hassan, due to his lack of courage to stop the incident. Nonetheless, after the horrific incident happens, it unties the novels secondary meaning, which is betrayal. Throughout the novel, we see Amir trying to rid of Hassan as a way of trying to forget what he has done, or better yet what he didn’t do. However, in doing so Amir learns just how honest Hassan’s heart truly is, as Hassan takes the blame of what Amir is accusing him of. The author uses Hassan’s rape to contribute to the complete meaning of the novel. The last meaning of the novel would†¦show more content†¦Ã¢â‚¬Å"For me America was a place to bury my memories, for Baba, a place to mourn his† (Hosseini 129). Once again, Hosseini shows that, even after moving across the country, Amir is still trying to shake his past. Rather than dealing with the past he often tries to block it out, but as he said, â€Å"the past always claws its way out† (Hosseini 1). Hassan the servant, as we learn is an honest and faithful character all throughout the novel, yet his ethnicity and illiteracy allow him to become a target, to enemies and even Amir. â€Å"After all, what use did a servant have for the written word† (Hosseini 28). Amir uses Hassan’s ignorance to make a fool of him, often lying to Hassan about a words true meaning, or making fun of Hassan when he didn’t understand certain words. â€Å"My favorite part of reading to Hassan was when we came across a big word that he didn’t know. I’d tease him, expose his ignorance.† (Hosseini 28). This was one way the author presented betrayal in the novel. Hassan, who believes the words of Amir is being teased without knowing it. After all, Hassan has no reason to question the friendship of himself and Amir, just yet. The biggest act of betrayal comes from the violent scene just after Amir’s big win of the kite flying game. Hassan goes off to capture the blue kite for Amir, as Hassan is running to capture the kite Amir calls out â€Å"come back with it† (Hosseini 67). Hassan then turns around and says the words â€Å"for you a thousand times over!† (HosseiniShow MoreRelatedGuilt and Emtions in The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini751 Words   |  4 Pagesmistake (usually the violation of some moral code) whether or not this guilt is accurate. In the novel The Kite Runner, by Khaled Hosseini, the main character Amir portrays guilt as being destructive. Amir’s experience leads to him feeling guilty for the rest of his life. This guilt breaks up the relationships he once had, it also affects the people around him. 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