The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini In The Kite Runner, the author explores the ties that bind children to their fathers and childhood friends to each other and forces that separate them. Throughout the novel, Khaled Hosseini uses many literary devices such as parallels, characterizations, and symbolism. The main message is "there is a way to be good again". Amir continually changes throughout the story as he tells it, which is evident through the characterization shown by the author. He is always selfish when he is with Hassan, treating him like a servant but expecting a best friend attitude in return. He then realizes the mistakes he made growing up in Afghanistan and America and changes his ways, trying to achieve redemption for himself, a key theme in the story. Amir always wants to get his father's attention during his childhood and feels that he is neglected by his father because he writes stories while Hassan is an athletic person. Amir believes that Hassan is the son Baba never had when in reality he is the other son. Throughout the novel Amir feels guilty for having betrayed Hassan in that fateful alley and this changes him as a person. "I've been peering into that deserted alley for the last twenty-six years." Amir's life goal after moving to America is to "do good again"... center of the card... as soon as possible. newborns. This is important because in Hassan's religion, if you were fed from the same breast then you were brothers. This symbolizes the brotherly connection between Amir and Hassan from the beginning and the relationship between Amir and Sohrab. Another symbol in the novel is the blue kite, which is used at both the beginning and end of the novel. The kite shows the bond between Hassan and Amir and how Hassan was willing to risk his life for their friendship and how much it meant to him. Even at the end Amir shows his loyalty towards Sohrab, as a way of forgiving himself. In conclusion, The Kite Runner is a great book, and I can read it again and again, continuing to learn to make your own path and forgive your pasts.