The Kite Runner

a)Role of Women- they were not treated w/ much respect. There were not that many women characters in this book, but the ones that were were not treated nicely. treated as prostitutes.b) Betrayal- This was throughout the book. From Amir beatraying his best friend from when they were kids till Hassen and his father left.c)Brothers- Amir and Hassen never knew they were brothers. Amir did not find out till later in lifed)Guilt- Amir felt guilty for what he had done , but could not express himself. So there was alot of hidden guilt.e)Redempetion- Amir's redemption was goin back for Hassen's son.f)Journey- The journey of two young men living a life in Afganastan. Amirs journey back to his home to make up for what he did growing up to Hassen.g)Father & Sons- Baba treated Amir differently because he felt Hassen was more like him when he was younger. But Amir & Hassen didnt know the seceret so Amir never knew growing up why he was treated differently.h)Class Distinction- the diffference between Amir & hasaen were two very different lives. They both belong to a different class. One led a good live the other a serent.2)a)Parallisim- I think the book was written well. how the author brought the begining of the story and wrapped it up in the end.b)Character foils- contrast between Amir & Hassen-Amir lived a nice life with his father. Hassen was the servent.Lived in a shack on the same grounds. Hassen took care of Amir. But in the end had the same father.c)Foreshadowing-Hassen had a harelip which Baba payed to have fixed. Amir sees Hassen smiling with his new mouth, which foreshadows tragic events to come.d)Flashback- The author uses flashback the first few chapters. Returning the reader near the end of the novelin 2001. The time which the first chapter is set.e)Positive & negative- I like how the auther has written this book. It is all combind together.3) Settings-4)Minor Charactersa) Sanaubar- Gives birth to Hassen an affair with Babba but then leaves to be a gypsy.b)Farid- A cab driver, means of transportation when Amir returns to his home townc)Soraya- Amirs wife. former prostituted)General Taheri- Sorayas father. Lets Amir & Soraya wede)Ali-Babas servent but life long friend5) Symbolsa) Pomagranete Tree-Fruitless symbolizes Afghanastan under the Taliban. What was once beautiful, a Physical reminder of the past Amir & HAssen have shared.b) Brass Knuckles- Assef always carried them around. Showing us he was not a nice personc)Sling shot- Hassen used the as a weopon to protect him & Amir.d) Kites- what this book is about. the friendship when it came to fighting kites. How much time was put into it.