16.4.07
A lifted Burden
Since furthering into the novel “ The Kite Runner” I have actually been in awe at the character change within Amir. I was assured that this story would really be almost depressing because of Amir weak and cowardly personality. To predict the ending from the first 10 chapters I would say that the only outcome for Amir character development would be the fact that later on in life, he is able share his story by writing a biography. In doing this he would be finally release his guilt and possibly move on from the past that haunts him. What actually happens though is that Amir character seems to change shortly after the significant event… getting married. When he marries Soraya the mood in the story shifts because for once Amir’s father is truly proud of his son. By true I mean that this time it is not for something that is fake, like when he brought home the blue kite, but for something that Amir actually accomplished himself. That moment in time where his father is proud of him seems to lift life long insecurities within Amir, like the fear he will never meet his father’s expectations. It also appears to annihilate the constant comparison in Amir head, between Hassan and himself. This is proven when at the wedding Amir father states “ I wish Hassan were here to see you”. Instead of Amir normal retaliation to comments like this he returns a smile and remains happy. This positive change of character continues, Amir is no longer unhappy, and begins to write and sell his books, becoming quite famous in the Afghanistan community. As Amir character constantly develops, a sense of honor begins to emerge from Amir, specifically when he decides to go back and reconcile with Rahim Khan. While visiting, Amir also accepts the task bestowed upon him by Rahim to locate Hassan’s child, and make amend with Hassan’s once and for all. This to me is the ultimate demonstration of Amir’s changed character because, never in the past would Amir do anything for anyone else, especially Hassan. Amir has had years to make things right with Hassan, but he was always to cowardly to do so. Finally in doing so it is like a burden is lifted, and a new Amir comes out.
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Kara, I agree completely with your response to these last few chapters. I, too, was in complete awe and shock of the drastic change in Amir’s character. I very much agree that his character changed greatly after the marriage, but I feel that it had also changed before. To me the relationship between son and father since their move to America was so much stronger, and seemed to have really taken a turn for the better. Though Amir's character altered drastically, I feel that he was not the only one to change. The sudden transformation in the relationship between Babba and Amir may have really been attributed to Babba. To me, Babba’s character seemed to change just as much as that of Amir. Babba became much kinder, he was so much more accepting and loving towards his son. This may also have had to do with the fact that he was sick. Overall though I really enjoyed reading your post, as your thoughts seem to be very similar to mine. =)
Kara, you had a great amount of insightful ideas. Your response and reaction to these chapters were very similar to mine. Recovering from his horrid past, his life changes and conforms into a great whirlwind of events and he grows up beyond imagination. Getting married, the death of his father and so much more, these chapters are filled with unbelievable information. Kara i definitely have the same opinions as you when it comes to Amir's alteration in character. As he conforms to the ways of the American life, he and his father Baba become closer than ever. It is there in America, they find the strength to conquer all they can. Even so, Baba just as Amir, changed an incredible amount. Throughout your whole blog response I found I agreed with majority of your writing, your statements are very true and it was well done.
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