Approval, Redemption and Forgiveness in The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

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Jesus sacrificed his own life for everyone’s sins in order for redemption, allowing his followers to gain forgiveness. In the novel, The Kite Runner, by Khaled Hosseini, Amir understood that he must risk his own life in order to free him and his father from their sins. Amir desired rebirth of a new life, but he was unsure of how to live a life free of sin. In relation to the poem, Redemption, by James Casey, Amir was also running and hiding from his problems. Escaping to California with his father did not give Amir the refreshing start he had hoped for. Desires of Amir included: redemption for wronging Hassan, the approval of his father, and for overall acceptance and forgiveness. Amir craved redemption for his wronging’s of his childhood friend, Hassan. While watching his friend and half-brother be a victim of rape without stepping in made Amir feel forever guilty. Unable to move past the traumatizing event, Amir frames and pushes away Hassan. Amir was selfish to not stand up to Hassan’s rape. He believed he needed the kite Hassan was being abused for to gain the love and respect ...

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