Betrayal, a word so ugly in its meaning and so common in its practice. The word belittles the importance of the word trust, thereby causing strong bonds between people to be broken and the kind hearts of many to be replaced by hatred. Betrayal is seen daily as good friends become foes, countries turn against each other and families are torn apart. We begin to comprehend the hurt that comes with betrayal when we think of the suffering of a dedicated and faithful wife betrayed by her husband or a young child who is betrayed by the parents. Betrayal has been the most common thing in any human relationship, from lying to cheating, distrust and keeping of secrets. In the two novels, The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini and The Crucible by Arthur Miller, betrayal can be seen as the base of the stories as characters like Abigail Williams, John Proctor, Baba and Amir destroy the trust they have with their family and friends. Through their lies and actions, Abigail ruins her relationship with Tituba and Mary Warren, while Amir shatters his relationship with Hassan. In addition, it is also seen how John Proctor and Baba betray their family by keeping secrets on them, having a love relationship with another. Hence, the theme betrayal is proved through the characters lies, actions and secrets thereby causing enmity and uneasiness in the novels.
Grudges and uneasiness are first formed in the novels as characters betray each other through false statements formed with the intent to deceive others. The entire hysteria in The Crucible comes into being due to the fact that many of the girls were caught dancing in the woods by Reverend Parris and they deny it. The prime leader of all these girls is Abigail Williams who devises false statements to the people of Salem Village to make them believe in witch craft. In order to do so, Abigail first betrays the trust she has with Tituba: "She made me do it. She made Betty do it!.
I have read the book The kite runner written by Kahled Hosseini. ... Hassan was the best kite runner in Kabul, and seemed to know exactly where a kite will land before it came down. ... Ever since Amir's betrayal kite fighting has reminded him of his treachery. ... This time Amir is not the kite flyer but the kite runner. ... It was Hassan who developed Amir to become a brave Kite Runner....
In "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini, a powerful and devastating novel about love, friendship, and betrayal, the author illustrates a heartbreaking story that not only portrays the struggles of complex characters, but also develop intricate themes. ... Through the author's use of literary devices such as flashbacks and imagery, Hosseini illustrates that guilt triggered by past betrayal is perpetual and everlasting if one is unable to find redemption. ... Through this reminiscent flashback of Hassan, the author shows Amir's confinement in the past due to his guilt evoked from past ...
The novel The Kite Runner, which is written by popular Afghan writer Khaled Hosseini, revolves around a center theme of betrayal and redemption. ... "I was going to win, and I was going to run that last kite. ... As he mentions, this guilt happens during the kite tournament, and this is the reason why Amir feels strongly guilty when he takes the kite to home, showing that he finally gets the last kite and being the winner. ... During the kite tournament, Hassan is the kite runner for helping Amir to get the last kite. When he eventually gets the kite, there are three young boys comes and thr...
The Kite Runner explores this theme through its use of imagery, characterization and irony much like Atonement. ... In Wright's Atonement and Hosseini's The Kite Runner, guilt is explored through the use of irony. The Kite Runner and Atonement both use irony to emphasise the theme of guilt through the eyes of their protagonists. The Kite Runner shows Amir seeking the constant attention of his father and through that he attempts to show off some of his skill by presenting the winning kite to his dad. ... In Wright's Atonement and Hosseini's The Kite Runner guilt and its effe...
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. ...
The characters in The Kite Runner and Lord of the Flies get sent away from their homes for safety, but in The Kite Runner, the character returns home and in Lord of the Flies, the characters try finding a way to return home. ... In The Kite Runner, Hosseini demonstrates determination by having Amir wanting to bring Sohrab home. ... In The Kite Runner, Amir tries to achieve different activities to get his father's acceptance. ... Guilt is a big part of The Kite Runner and Lord of the Flies. ... Some of the characters in Lord of the Flies and The Kite Runner have a strong brotherhood. ...
The sharp glass coated string of the kite wound Amir's hands, but a traumatic event wounds his life. ... In Khaled Hosseini's The Kite Runner,the protagonist Amir commits an unforgettable act of betrayal on his loyal friend Hassan which causes Amir to undergo a severe case of post traumatic stress disorder, which occurs following the experience of a traumatic event and can be treated through psychological means, including Sigmund Freud's psychoanalysis. ... After Hassan's betrayal, Amir goes through a severe mental state that affects his behavior. ... The protagoni...
In the novel, The Kite Runner, Khaled Hosseini explores the master-slave relationships between Baba and Ali and their sons, Amir and Hassan. ... Amir's craving for a relationship with Baba reveals a deeper impact from his relationship with his father differing from Baba's relationship with Ali, leading to Amir's betrayal of 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...
This theme, the "tragic past," presents itself in both The Kite Runner and Pulp Fiction, two noteworthy pieces, albeit in separate media. ... Both The Kite Runner and Pulp Fiction emphasize confronting the demons of one's past to demonstrate that true redemption is a difficult, painful, and chaotic process. ... In The Kite Runner, Khaled Hosseini develops Amir within a complex tangle of emotional trauma and family issues which are inherently the basis of his downfall. ... Because he has already lived in one state of being, he cannot completely and correctly shift to a new one, ...
