Redemption In The Kite Runner

A major building block within the Kite Runner is the theme of guilt interwoven with redemption; the author emphasizes these two themes by creating internal conflict within some of the characters which they overcome as time passes showing that redemption can always be achieved. Hosseini emphasizes these themes to prove that it is never too late to redeem one’s self. There is a constant mention of the theme of redemption within the book in a religious sense; although many of the characters commit sinful acts, they are on a journey to deal with their internal conflict seeking redemption. The author stresses this theme through literary techniques such as internal conflict and characterization. According to Mullaine, “His journey from remorse to

It hurt to laugh, hurt my jaws, my ribs, my throat. But I was laughing and laughing… I laughed because I saw that, in some hidden nook in a corner of my mind, I’d been looking forward to this” (Hosseini, Pg. 255-256). At this point, Amir’s laughing signifies a sense of relieveness. His entire life he has dealt with his guilt. The guilt was so empowering that he’s been waiting for this moment of redemption. Redemption took him years to achieve, but it is proven to be possible. Amir has found peace within himself which solves his internal conflict of guilt and shame. According to Schoolworkhelper, “Despite his lack of action in the beginning, Amir makes a decision that changes his life, as well as the life of Sohrab, and he finally feels he is the son his father always wanted him to be” (Pg. 4). Redeeming himself is very important to him; he always wanted to impress his

Baba’s sin is that he slept with his servant’s wife and had a son with her. He never admits to anyone that he does this because he feels guilty. We see his guilt take over him; he is seeking redemption by his actions. He tries to be good to Hassan; Hassan is his son, and there is only so much he can do for him because of the entire situation. He also tries to give back and help out the community. Baba probably feels that this his way of finding redemption and self peace within himself. According to Amir, “Baba decided to build an orphanage… Baba had drawn the blueprints himself despite the fact that he had no architectural experience at all” (Hosseini, Pg. 10). Here we see how determined Baba is to complete this orphanage. I feel that he builds an orphanage because he wants to help those who are not being raised by the parents. This must not be coincidental because he left his son (Hassan) believe someone else is his father, and he feels extremely guilty about it. Baba also feels that he needs to improve his relationship with Amir. He does so throughout the years. We see their relationship improve; Amir says, “He walked to me, curled his arm around my neck, and gave my brow a single kiss. "I am moftakhir, Amir," he said. Proud. His eyes gleamed when he said that and I liked being on