Feeling Of Guilt In 'The Kite Runner'
Andrew R. Dulya
Mrs. Spaugh
AP Literature Period 4
29 March 2017
Kite Runner Analysis
The feeling of guilt is a feeling that he/she either did something you shouldn't have, or didn't do something you should have, and he/she is aware of the mistake. Guilt can often lead to depression, anxiety, feeling worthless, and even suicidal thoughts or actions. Even as horrible as the feeling of guilt is, the aftermath of feeling redeemed can be rewarding. The only was that a person can feel redeemed is by feeling remorseful about his/her own guilt. One’s own remorse is the only thing that can lead to one’s own redemption as shown by Khaled Hosseini in his bildungsroman, “The Kite Runner.”
Since he was twelve, Amir has been struggling with his sin against …show more content…
One’s life is defined by the emotions they portray. If one’s emotions are guilt and remorse, the decisions one makes in his/her life will be greatly impacted. Amir realizes that because he was able to get away with his sin, he needs to find some way of being punished for it. Only then will he feel redeemed. He wants so desperately to be rid of his burden. He even tries to get Hassan to throw pomegranates at him to give him the punishment he feels he deserves. “’Hit me back!’ I spat…I wished he would. I wished he’d give me the punishment I craved, so maybe I’d finally sleep at night. Maybe then things could return to how they used to be between us." (92). Amir is so consumed by his guilt that he is not able to sleep at night. He so desperately needs to be punished for his sin, so that he and Hassan can be friends again. Since Hassan will not give him this punishment, Amir decides that he needs to forget about his sin since there seems to be nothing more he can do about it. A while later, he and Baba move to America because of the war in Afghanistan. It is a way that they can start their lives over. “For me, America was a place to bury my memories." (129). Amir is still trying to forget about Hassan and his life in Afghanistan. He attempts to rid himself of his burden of guilt that he still carries. It is not until several years later that Amir finds …show more content…
We realize that personal sacrifice, no matter at what cost, has a lasting reward. Sharing burdens and helping others gives one a feeling of worth. That feeling of redemption allows one to forget about the past and look towards a brighter
Mrs. Spaugh
AP Literature Period 4
29 March 2017
Kite Runner Analysis
The feeling of guilt is a feeling that he/she either did something you shouldn't have, or didn't do something you should have, and he/she is aware of the mistake. Guilt can often lead to depression, anxiety, feeling worthless, and even suicidal thoughts or actions. Even as horrible as the feeling of guilt is, the aftermath of feeling redeemed can be rewarding. The only was that a person can feel redeemed is by feeling remorseful about his/her own guilt. One’s own remorse is the only thing that can lead to one’s own redemption as shown by Khaled Hosseini in his bildungsroman, “The Kite Runner.”
Since he was twelve, Amir has been struggling with his sin against …show more content…
One’s life is defined by the emotions they portray. If one’s emotions are guilt and remorse, the decisions one makes in his/her life will be greatly impacted. Amir realizes that because he was able to get away with his sin, he needs to find some way of being punished for it. Only then will he feel redeemed. He wants so desperately to be rid of his burden. He even tries to get Hassan to throw pomegranates at him to give him the punishment he feels he deserves. “’Hit me back!’ I spat…I wished he would. I wished he’d give me the punishment I craved, so maybe I’d finally sleep at night. Maybe then things could return to how they used to be between us." (92). Amir is so consumed by his guilt that he is not able to sleep at night. He so desperately needs to be punished for his sin, so that he and Hassan can be friends again. Since Hassan will not give him this punishment, Amir decides that he needs to forget about his sin since there seems to be nothing more he can do about it. A while later, he and Baba move to America because of the war in Afghanistan. It is a way that they can start their lives over. “For me, America was a place to bury my memories." (129). Amir is still trying to forget about Hassan and his life in Afghanistan. He attempts to rid himself of his burden of guilt that he still carries. It is not until several years later that Amir finds …show more content…
We realize that personal sacrifice, no matter at what cost, has a lasting reward. Sharing burdens and helping others gives one a feeling of worth. That feeling of redemption allows one to forget about the past and look towards a brighter