The Kite Runner Rhetorical Analysis

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Slide 1 In The Kite Runner, by Khaled Hosseini, the healing process of Hassan and Amir unfolds in distinct yet parallel ways. Both boy’s emotional journeys are marked with guilt, redemption, and the pursuit of forgiveness. However, their paths vary in how they navigate their respective paths towards healing. Slide 2 Despite the betrayal and injustices faced by Hassan, he continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience and forgiveness. Rooted in his unwavering loyalty to Amir, Hassan says “For you, a thousand times over” (67). Even after Amir’s cowardness and betrayal, Hassan tries to remain friends and still adheres to his words to Amir, highlighting his selflessness and forgiving nature. This does not mean that Hassan’s healing journey has …show more content…

Despite this, Hassan remains a beacon of hope through his forgiving heart and innate goodness, no matter the circumstances he must deal with. Slide 3 On the other hand, Amir struggles through a more volatile path toward healing, in his case, redemption. His internal conflict, plagued with self doubt and guilt from witnessing Hassan’s assault, is illustrated in his admission “I ran because I was a coward” (77). Throughout the novel, Amir’s guilt over witnessing Hassan’s assault and his silence on the matter is his driving factor to seek redemption and atonement. However, he’s faced with many obstacles as he fights against the weight of his past actions and their repercussions on his relationships, specifically Baba and Hassan. Slide 4 Amir’s healing process is eventually put into rapid motion with the opportunity to confront his past on his return to Afghanistan. This return symbolizes a turning point in his journey as Amir is finally seen taking action to right his wrongs. Rahim Khan serves as a guide in Amir’s path of forgiveness as he offers solace and wisdom to Amir. Rahim Khan reassures Amir that there “is a way to be good again” (1992). This resonates deeply with Amir and inspires him to confront his past and seek

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