Role Model In The Kite Runner - 870 Words

Every boy, at one time or another will use poor judgement that may affect his life until he takes action to reverse the mistake he made. Most people have a significant role model in their life who will help prevent bad decisions from being made or a role model who can help rehabilitate after the bad decision has been made. A father’s teachings are important to the development of a child’s character. In the novel The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini the role model effect is represented by Baba and Amir. Baba was a very generous man who was always giving money to the poor. The people all around Kabul respected him. Baba never deterred from a situation that was intense or dangerous. He was even able to stand up to Russian troops and save a†¦show more content†¦The majority of Amir’s childhood was filled with disappointment to his father and all of what he stood for. Although Baba was a good man he was not perfect, due to breaking his own rule of stealing. Bab a lived a life of hypocrisy. When Baba lied to Amir about Hassan being his son it broke his number one rule. When Baba stole Amir’s right to the truth, he became a sinner. As Baba lived his life in sin, he stayed resilient and kind. After his health began to fail, he felt regret that he never told Amir this story. However, because he had to learn about the truth from an outsider, Amir never could truly forgive his father. Although Amir did not have similar traits as his father, they were still very similar because they both kept things to themselves. After the incident with Hassan, Amir felt shame and guilt and kept the truth from everyone just as Baba had done. Due to this secret it hindered Amir from true happiness for many years. In order to seek closure, he needed to revert back to his father’s teachings. When Rahim Khan called, it opened the door to his recovery. Rahim Khan stated â€Å"There is a way to be good again, he said. A way to end the cycle. With a litt le boy. An orphan. Hassan’s son. Somewhere in Kabul† (227). With this, Amir was able to end the cycles of lies and sins. Throughout Baba’s life he constantly complained about Amir’s inability to be like him and learn toShow MoreRelatedComparative Essay: the Crucible and the Kite Runner1369 Words   |  6 PagesThe Kite Runner, written by Khaled Hosseini, and The Crucible, written by Arthur Miller, share many similar themes, characters, and ideas. One particular theme that is present throughout both of these written pieces is love. Defined by the Oxford Dictionary, love is a strong positive emotion of regard and affection. It can be found in moments of one’s life, through relationships, and through people. In The Kite Runner and The Crucible, one can see the similarities of love through friendship, paternalRead MoreThe Roles Minor Characters Have in Literature1613 Words   |  7 Pagesimportant character traits, but in many cases they furthermore p lay a crucial role in the advancement of the plot. 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