In the novel, "The Kite Runner," author Khaled Hosseini reveals the depths of love, faith, and betrayal between two people. ... Right after Amir has won the tournament of the kite runners, he went looking for Hassan. ... Hassan was given two options: either give up the kite, or expect something bad happening to him. Hassan has refused to give up the kite, and has been raped. ... In the story "The Kite Runner," Khaled Hosseini shows us that a kid becomes a man by being willing to affront his enemies even if he loses. ...

• Word Count: 1003
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

Just like in the book Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. ... For example Hassan promised Amir that he would return the blue kite that he won at the tournament back but Assef wanted it but Hassan wouldn't give it to him and he says "Amir agha won the tournament and I ran this kite for him. ... This is his kite" ( Hosseini 77). ... Assef was going to let go of him if he handed him the blue kite that was for Amir but he refused to give it to him. ... He just hands him the kite and never talk about what happened. ...

• Word Count: 790
• Approx Pages: 3
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

The "Kite Runner," by Khaled Hosseini narrates the story of a unique friendship between two young boys named Amir and Hassan. ... Their relationship breaks apart during a kite-flying contest when Amir betrays Hassan and does nothing to help him from getting raped. ... Amir shows anxiety towards the kite-fighting contest; feeling that this is a chance to prove Baba that he can accomplish something greatly on his own since "Hazaras" are unable to enter the kite competition. ... The contest is finalized and Hassan runs to catch the blue kite, leaving Amir with the words "...

• Word Count: 1200
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

In the novel, The Kite Runner,  Khaled Hosseini explores the master-slave relationships between Baba and Ali and their sons, Amir and Hassan.  ... In a final attempt to win the love of his father, Amir sets to win the kite flying contest and run the kite at the end. Hassan assists Amir in both of these task, finally capturing the fallen kite and retreating it for Amir. The kite begins to symbolize the "key to Baba's heart" (71). However instead of helping Hassan while in grave danger, Amir remains concerned with only one thing: the kite. ...

• Word Count: 1170
• Approx Pages: 5

Khaled Hosseini portrays and contrasts the many different forms of parent child relationships in the novel The Kite Runner. ... The Kite Runner focuses on the emotional bond between father and son to illustrate the importance and impact an empathetic fatherly figure can have on a child's life. ... After winning the Kite Tournament, Amir forms a small bond with his father. ... Near the end, Amir takes Sohrab to a park in Fremont, California to go kite running and when they are confronted by a kite battle, Amir helps Sohrab win the battle and he forms this new bond with Sohrab, "A s...

• Word Count: 1157
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

"Your past does not define your present or imprison your future." The past is a tricky thing; it can either weigh you down, or serve as a stepping stone for a better future. In Khaled Hosseini's The Kite Runner, the haunting past event that occurred during Amir's childhood creates a dark shadow that...

• Word Count: 751
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School