There are numerous methods to store and present information, each with their own benefits and drawbacks. As a result of this, whenever a creative work is adapted into a new medium, the source material is altered to optimize the communication of the original ideas. After reading the novel The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini and analysing the merits and faults of the film adaptation, it can be concluded that the adaptation deserves praise. This assertion is based on the success of three elements employed by the filmmakers when converting the novel to film, notably, the exclusion of unnecessary plot, the representation of Afghan culture, and the interpretation of major scenes. While there are several reasons to hold this film in high esteem, …show more content…
The film The Kite Runner deserves praise because of the filmmakers’ interpretation of major scenes. The most controversial scene of the novel is the rape of Hassan, not because of Amir’s betrayal of his friend, but because Hassan is a child. Children are universally viewed as innocent individuals who require protection, and as a result any violence against children, even fictional, is likely to receive emotionally charged condemnation. Reading the novel, there does not seem to be a favourable way the filmmakers could portray such a scene. However after analysing the film, it can be concluded that Hassan’s rape is handled as well as realistically possible because the sexual assault of a child is directly implied without being mentioned or shown. Another aspect of the film that was handled well was the preface. In the novel, Amir, then in adulthood, states the impact a major event twenty-six years ago had on the rest of his life. This section also includes references to his friend Rahim Khan and the kites flying in Golden Gate Park. In the film similar information is also portrayed because of English subtitles that translate a phone conversation between Amir and Rahim Khan, as well as a scene, which features kites flying in front of the Golden Gate Bridge. However, in addition to this, the film also expands on the number of allusions by showing Amir’s wife Soraya as well as copies of his published novel. These additional details are appreciated because it allows for connections between the preface and the rest of the plot. The film’s preface is also superior because these new details are not integral to the storyline, and as a result do not ruin it, while the novel’s preface about a life changing event reduced the emotional impact of Hassan’s rape. Although this film should be held in high esteem because of the interpretation of major scenes, it is only one reason why this
Betrayal, redemption, and forgiveness are all major themes in The Kite Runner written by Khaled Hosseini. The novel also focuses around the theme of a broken relationship between father and son as well as facing difficult situations from ones past. Amir and Hassan are best friends with two completely different personalities. Each character in the novel faces their own hardships and eventually learns to overcome those difficulties. Beginning with betrayal then the characters have to make their way to gaining redemption and forgiveness from others, as well as their self, is carried on throughout the novel. It is a continuous story of the relationships between Amir and his father Baba and facing their challenges from the past every day of their present.
Khaled Hosseini’s direct and indirect characterization of Amir in chapters twenty through twenty-three of The Kite Runner are used in order to advance the plot and Amir’s personality.
Actions made in a moment of pain, anger or simple immaturity can take anyone to make mistakes that can change their lives completely. Everyone has something in the past that is shameful, embarrassing and regrettable that is kept present daily. Whether this event happened during childhood, adolescence or early adulthood, this event could haunt and have shaped that person’s life into what he or she is today. In a similar way, the book The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini is shaped by a tragic and eventful past that has shaped Amir’s, Baba’s, and Hassan’s lives. The four literary elements that will be used in this essay that Hosseini strategically uses in this book are: irony, simile, metaphor, and personification.
As implied by the title, kites play a major role in the novel The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. They appear numerous times within the text and prove to be surprisingly versatile in their literary function. They provide common ground for characters whose interests do not normally intersect. They are also present as a very powerful symbol, which adds an extra dimension to this already literary rich novel. Reversing the roles transcending generations, it shows itself to be a multifaceted medium.
The Kite Runner, by Khaled Hosseini, dives into the life of a boy living in Afghanistan before and after its downfall. Amir lives with his father, Baba, and they have two servants that live in a shack at their house. Baba is known throughout the land as a high ranking citizen who has accomplished much good in his life. Ali and Hassan, the servants are also like family to Baba and Amir. Hassan and Amir fed from the same breasts and have grown up entirely together. Rahim Khan and Baba usually converse about life together daily. Many struggles and conflicts continually bring the four characters together and recurringly push them apart. Amir has to make many crucial decisions as the protagonist in the story. Amir endures many hardships throughout
In his first historical fiction novel, Khaled Hosseini tells the story of a young boy growing up in Afghanistan. The Kite Runner is the story of Amir, the young boy, and the path his life takes because of the decisions he makes when he is a young child. Forgiveness is woven throughout the book as it takes Amir to places he might not have gone if he hadn’t been able to forgive.
The Kite Runner “illuminates ethnic tensions, political turmoil and Taliban repression in Afgahnistan through the story of boyhood friendship and betrayal” ('Kite Runner' Shines A Light On Afghan Sport). By intertwining the real life struggles of Afghani people and the characters of this fiction novel, “Hosseini brings us into the politically chaotic but beautiful world of Afghanistan and one man’s journey through guilt and trauma from his childhood” (Pearson 66).
It is difficult to face anything in the world when you cannot even face your own reality. In his book The Kite Runner, Khaled Hosseini uses kites to bring out the major themes of the novel in order to create a truly captivating story of a young boy’s quest to redeem his past mistakes. Amir is the narrator and protagonist of the story and throughout the entire novel, he faces enormous guilt following the horrible incident that happened to his closest friend, Hassan. This incident grows on Amir and fuels his quest for redemption, struggling to do whatever it takes to make up for his mistakes. In Hosseini’s novel, kites highlight aspects of Afghanistan’s ethnic caste system and emphasizes the story’s major themes of guilt, redemption and freedom.
A wave of mixed emotions arises as the pages of novels alike Frankenstein and The Kite Runner are turned. In the spectrum of morality, the authors, who are separated by years marked with societal developments, bond over their necessity to redeem past sins. Both, a hideous creature and a young Hazara boy, are victimized by the claws of prejudice and the scarcity of a sound home-- the relevant incidents that create interest in the narratives. Set in Afghanistan during the late 20th century, The Kite Runner tells the story of Amir and Hassan's friendship, the hardships of betrayal, and the ultimate attempt to glue the broken pieces together. As prevalent themes, sin and redemption are found in Amir's lifelong regret of being a witness to Hassan’s
Violence is a guiding force in the development of theme and of characters. In such a case, Khaled Hosseini 's The Kite Runner demonstrates the importance of violence that effectively contributes to Amir’s development throughout the novel and its purpose. Most specifically, the two acts of violence including the rape of Hassan and the brawl between Amir and Assef. As Amir faces an internal battle waging within, the immense guilt is contributed and influenced by the acts of violence Amir had witnessed. Without these acts of violence, The Kite Runner would lack in significance of Amir’s journey to redemption and the idea of redeeming any wrong doings.
Kite Runner depicts the story of Amir, a boy living in Afghanistan, and his journey throughout life. He experiences periods of happiness, sorrow, and confusion as he matures. Amir is shocked by atrocities and blessed by beneficial relationships both in his homeland and the United States. Reviewers have chosen sides and waged a war of words against one another over the notoriety of the book. Many critics of Kite Runner, by Khaled Hosseini, argue that the novel would not have reached a lofty level of success if the U.S. had not had recent dealings with the Middle East, yet other critics accurately relate the novel’s success to its internal aspects.
One of the biggest struggles Afghanistan has faced took place during the years of 1996to 2001 when the Taliban was in control. The novel The Kite Runnerwritten by Khaled Hosseini and the film Osama directed by SiddiqBarmak are two fictional stories that take place in Afghanistan during the time of the Taliban. The two works display the harsh reality of what it was like to be in Afghanistan during that time while also showing it from two unique perspectives. Throughout the works, the audience is able to identify the similarities and view differences in the stories through their explanations on the Taliban’s monstrous control, the lack of women’s rights and the daily dangerous lives of the two protagonists.
The Kite Runner was a creative tale with many life lessons including the ups and downs of great friendships. The story of Amir and Hassan’s friendship is truly original and emotional even though it did not end happily. The rape of Hassan was the breaking point for Amir and Hassan’s relationship as it is when the guilt of Amir begins to grow, the trust between them was lost and their communication declined. The rape incident was a very scarring moment for both Hassan and Amir, especially at such a young age, they could not find it in themselves to share their emotions.
Though some may rise from the shame they acquire in their lives, many become trapped in its vicious cycle. Written by Khlaled Hosseini, The Kite Runner describes the struggles of Amir, his father Baba, and his nephew Sohrab as they each fall victim to this shameful desolation. One repercussion of Baba hiding his sinful adultery from Amir is that Amir betrays Hassan for his father’s stringent approval. Sohrab’s dirty childhood also traumatizes him through his transition to America. Consequently, shame is a destructive force in The Kite Runner. Throughout the course of the novel, Baba’s shameful affair, Amir’s selfish betrayal, and Sohrab’s graphic childhood destroy their lives.
The story The Kite Runner is centered around learning “to be good again.” Both the movie and the book share the idea that the sins of the past must be paid for or atoned for in the present. In the book, Amir can be seen as a troubled young boy who is struggling with a tremendous amount of guilt. It is easy to blame Amir’s actions on his guilt and his father’s lack of love for him.