Kite Runner Identity

The article, “The Context for the Examination on Self” written by Loyal Miles, presents an interesting outlook on the process of self-examination portrayed in the novel The Kite Runner. This review argues that there is a profound relation between the development of self-identity and the Afghan cultural heritage. The author also briefly touches upon the main context and themes being interpreted throughout the novel in the uses of literary elements such as the paralleling of characters and cultures to emphasize Amir’s self-identity development through his Afghan heritage. He then further talks about redemption being an attribute that enhances the development of Amir’s self-identity. I agree with the notion that cultural identity is a prominent

He begins to acknowledge of when to take action, such as saving Sohrab from further harm by Assef. Amir redeems his sins through many forms. He finds himself guilty for his mother’s death, he thinks that the only way to gain Baba’s acceptance and to redeem himself from his guilt is to bring home the blue kite,(recall that the blue kite is considered as one of Amir’s traditional valuables of the Afghan culture). Amir is so driven in obtaining the kite to gain Baba’s acceptance. His selfish needs, such as acquiring the kite, leads him to betray Hassan. At the end of the novel, the kite-running scene appears again, only, this time, it is his last state of redemption. Amir finds a way to create good out of his remorse, such as saving Sohrab and providing him a new home and a family who cherishes him. “True redemption is when guilt leads to good” (Hosseini 316), and that is exactly what Amir achieves towards the end of the novel. To summarize, Amir atones for his immoral acts through saving Sohrab and through using the kite at the end of the novel to redeem himself from his guilt. Cultural identity also plays a role in forming Amir’s identity as the