Theme Of Betrayal In The Kite Runner

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The definition of betrayal is to hurt (someone who trusts you, such as a friend or relative) by not giving help or by doing something morally wrong. This definition personifies the actions of the main character, Amir, in The Kite Runner. In The Kite Runner, by Khaled Hosseini, betrayal plays a major role in the plot of the novel. Hosseini uses betrayal to explain the actions and emotions of the characters. With all the betrayal in the novel, one character remains loyal and does not betray his friend. Hassan is Amir’s friend and is one of the only characters to not betray another. While Hassan showed loyalty, Amir did not. Amir betrayed Hassan when he needed him most. Amir was forced to choose between his relationship with his father and his
The Author, Khaled Hosseini uses betrayal and motivation to help with the novels plot and to help explain the actions of his characters. Behind every betrayal in the novel was a motivation. Hosseini makes the read think about whether betrayal can take place without motivation. Hosseini highlights the consequences of betrayal with his main character Amir, who has to deal with his betrayal every remaining day of his life. The reader is opened to the guilt and regret behind a betrayal. Hosseini uses his other character, Hassan, to exemplify the consequences of loyalty. The novel focuses on a theme of betrayal. Although Hassan did not betray Amir in the situation with Assef, Amir did betray Hassan in the same situation. Loyalty is not always reciprocated and that is proven in the novel. Khaled Hosseini focuses on betrayal and is able to successfully portray the ramifications of betrayal. Amir betrayed Hassan, but Hassan remained loyal to Amir. The one that truly suffered from the betrayal was Amir, who had to live with the guilt and regret of his actions. Baba has to deal with the same regret and guilt. While the person who was betrayed, Ali, has no consequence. Betrayal is a theme in the novel and is perfectly portrayed by the characters in the

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