The Kite Runner Forgiveness Analysis
“Forgive me if you wish. But, most important, forgive yourself,” Rahim Khan wrote to Amir. (Hosseini, 2003, p 302). Throughout The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini, Amir, the main character, made some bad and selfish decisions that some might think are unforgivable. However, as Amir grew older, he demonstrated not only bravery and courage, but alsoredemption of forgiveness for his past. Amir is worthy of forgiveness because of the letters from both Rahim Khan and Hassan, constantly fighting for Sohrab, and letting Sohrab in the family.
Amir deserves to forgive himself because if Rahim Khan and Hassan both forgive him in their letters, then why should he not do the same? For instance, Rahim Khan stated,“I know that in the end, God will forgive. …show more content…
One example of Amir trying to make things right was when he was willing to sacrifice his life for Sohrab during the fight with Assef. When Assef was explaining the limits and rules of the fight, Amir was ready to do so for Sohrab even after Assef said the fight would be to the death (Hosseini, 2003). This expresses Amir’s character development dramatically because he is now braver in this moment than he was as a child during Hassan’s rape. Amir is able to redeem himself by stand up for Sohrab now when he could not stand up for Hassan when they were kids. Hassan would have been so thankful and proud of Amir because he knew what a huge accomplishment this was to Amir. If Hassan would have been alive to hear about the great news that his son was safe, he would have forgiven Amir to a way higher extent. Secondly, Amir tried to do what was best for Sohrab when it came to getting him to America as soon as possible. Although Sohrab did tell Amir that he would never go to another orphanage again, Sohrab should have listened and heard Amir out before making his rash decision. When talking on the phone with Soraya, she kept coming back to the idea of putting him in an orphanage for a couple of months and then come back to get him because that was, at the time, the fastest way possible for Sohrab
Amir deserves to forgive himself because if Rahim Khan and Hassan both forgive him in their letters, then why should he not do the same? For instance, Rahim Khan stated,“I know that in the end, God will forgive. …show more content…
One example of Amir trying to make things right was when he was willing to sacrifice his life for Sohrab during the fight with Assef. When Assef was explaining the limits and rules of the fight, Amir was ready to do so for Sohrab even after Assef said the fight would be to the death (Hosseini, 2003). This expresses Amir’s character development dramatically because he is now braver in this moment than he was as a child during Hassan’s rape. Amir is able to redeem himself by stand up for Sohrab now when he could not stand up for Hassan when they were kids. Hassan would have been so thankful and proud of Amir because he knew what a huge accomplishment this was to Amir. If Hassan would have been alive to hear about the great news that his son was safe, he would have forgiven Amir to a way higher extent. Secondly, Amir tried to do what was best for Sohrab when it came to getting him to America as soon as possible. Although Sohrab did tell Amir that he would never go to another orphanage again, Sohrab should have listened and heard Amir out before making his rash decision. When talking on the phone with Soraya, she kept coming back to the idea of putting him in an orphanage for a couple of months and then come back to get him because that was, at the time, the fastest way possible for Sohrab