The Kite Runner: Response

I was very moved by the novel, The Kite Runner. I was enthused by how much an individual will go through to right his mistakes. Throughout the novel, the author provided plenty of detail to create a very clear picture of the atrocities that occurred in Afghanistan. Throughout the rule of different governments, the living standard started to deteriorate and eventually got to a very low level. As I was reading the novel, I was really touched by Amir’s story and his courage to go back into Afghanistan which had a war going on at the time to correct his past wrong. He showed that people can make up for their mistakes, but they have to be determined and courageous. I also liked the transformation that Amir underwent throughout the novel. He was bitter at first and did not respect Hassan, but as he grew older he realized how important Hassan was and he decide to right his wrong action of leaving Hassan to get raped.

There are many connections that I have seen between this novel and A Thousand Splendid Suns. They both take place in Afghanistan during the war. They both follow young individuals who face personal as well as social obstacles.  Both novels involve parental issues and have examples of true friendship. Another connection which relates the novels between them is that the orphanage which Laila builds is the same orphanage where Sohrab was for a while. In the Kite Runner, the orphanage is run down and in ruins due to the war and the Taliban. I feel that the ISU is going well, and that there is plenty of content and connections which will be useful when I write my essay.