Courage In Khaled Hosseini's The Kite Runner

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Courage is not the absence of fear. It is fighting one’s way through, no matter what challenges are waiting ahead. Khaled Hosseini’s The Kite Runner, features various individuals utilizing courage to overcome the adversities they face in Afghanistan and America. Amir, the protagonist is a coward person who will have to face many situations that require courage. Hassan is Amir’s friend who displays bravery whenever it is necessary, especially if Amir is involved. Baba who’s known to be a courageous person will face various situations that requires bravery and often challenges his beliefs. When an individual commits an act of courage, then they will further nurture their personal integrity, because they managed to overcome their fears and express …show more content…

When Assef and his friends cornered Hassan and Amir, Hassan threatened them even though he is outnumbered. Hassan suppressed his fears with the intent to protect Amir. This heroic act, truly shows how Hassan prioritizes Amir’s safety. Hassan and Assef once again met after the kite competition, when Hassan went to ran the kite that Amir ordered him to. Assef cornered Hassan and sexually assaulted him. Hassan allowed Assef to do it, because it is the only way to obtain the kite that Amir wanted. It took a substantial amount of determination and courage for Hassan to let Assef sexually assault him. Hassan’s desire to make Amir happy, can be plainly seen on this incident. It seems though that Hassan’s unwavering loyalty is still inadequate to prevent Amir from betraying Hassan again by framing him for theft. When Baba asked Hassan if he really took Amir’s money and watch, Hassan said yes. Hassan did this, knowing that their is a possibility that Baba will punish him. This act of courage truly expresses Hassan’s desire to protect Amir. Hassan’s feats of bravery certainly defines his identity and plainly exhibits his loyalty to …show more content…

Baba once risked his life in order to protect a woman from a Russian soldier. Baba opposed the Russian soldier because his plans goes against Baba’s morals. By risking his life, Baba remained true to himself and his morals. When Amir and Baba arrived at America, Baba refused the food stamps offered to them. Baba wants all his possessions to come from his hard work. Accepting the food stamps, goes against this thought, thus even though Baba’s aware of the hardships will have to face, he still refused to accept the food stamps. Baba’s boldness to decline help and face poverty further emphasizes his true morals. At some point in the novel, Baba will learn that he had acquired cancer, but will refuse to undergo chemotherapy. Baba is a the type of person that prefers to face any matters head on and this applies even to cancer. Refusing the chemotherapy, only highlights Baba’s recklessness and the preference to take everything head on. Baba’s personality is clearly evident each time he commits a courageous act.

If an individual manages to display audacity in any situation that it is necessary, then they will nurture their personal integrity, due to them being able to stand up for their ideals. In The Kite Runner, by Khaled Hosseini, Amir, Baba and Hassan had undergone various circumstances requiring them to utilize courage and

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