Kite Runner (Coursework Sample)

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Explore the way in which the author portrays courage in kite runner
Courage is a trait attributed to numerous characters in and throughout many forms of literature, ad this often leads into a direct influence on the conclusion of the story. The acts described as courageous often reflects the most appropriate pronouncement made by the particular individual and amplifies the idea that the writer is trying to communicate to the reader. In this context, courage and bravery are prevalent themes in Khaled Hosseini's The Kite Runner exclusively exhibited by the personality of the three key characters namely Baba, Amir and Hassan. All of these characters explicitly depict characteristics of valor in the protection of their personal values, physical well-being, sanity and reputation. These persons of interests actively practice daring ventures so as to guard and keep safe things that are most significant.
To live in courage means that one has to face imperfections and challenges which are a constant adornment in the human life and learning to embrace them is another tasking experience. Burdened with Baba's expectations, Amir a leading protagonist in the novel breaks free of his father's expectations and turned out to be the man he always wished and envisioned himself as in his fantasies. Baba is a reputable individual respected and valued by many residents of Kabul and he has an irresistible desire for his characteristics to play out in his son Amir. Baba is unaware of the presence of his son and goes on in a conceited manner and confides in his friend “Sometimes I look out this window and see him playing on the street with the neighborhood boys, I see how they push him around, take his toys from him…and, you know, he never fights back. Never” found on page 22 of The Kite Runner. This made Amir see himself in a mirror that was his father's eyes as an embarrassment and a coward. Baba placed a heavy burden on Amir to abandon who he was in an attempt to become courageous and continued to break the friendly ties he had with his friends (Khaled 22).
Courage is also described in the novel where the characters endeavor to shield each other from physical impairment. This is found in evidences shown in the lines of generations that are in the book. Amir's old grandfather saves Ali by adopting him and welcoming him into his family and also encourages his other children to tutor and give him lessons. Ali is a Hazaras as his parents tragically died and this meant that he was a victim of insult and discrimination from other children. ...