The Kite Runner Symbolism Analysis - 709 Words

‘The Kite Runner’ by Khaled Hosseini is a story that is set against a chain of horrific events, from the fall of Afghanistans monarchy to the Soviet military intervention and how young adults make it through. The author uses several symbols throughout the text such as kites, pomegranate trees, and the harelip to bring out the theme of loyalty and friendship. The most important symbol Khaled uses in the novel is the Eid sacrifice which represents Hassan. In Islam, a sheep is sacrificed to show the loyalty between man and power(god), in the text where Hassan is being raped by Assef because he refused to give up the kite for his partner. This incident shows us that Amir shuts his eyes and tries not to look, all he could see was â€Å"the†¦show more content†¦The pomegranate tree is another symbol Khaled uses in the book to show the relationship between Hassan and Amir. Pomegranates are traditionally seen a symbol of friendship in Islamic tradition. We first see the pomegranate tree when they carved â€Å"Amir and Hassan, Sultans of Kabul†. We see the two boys as equal, as they are sharing that land too which shows them tied within a strong bond. The second time they take a trip to the pomegranate tree happens after Hassan was raped and Amir shouts the word ‘coward’ at Hassan and throws fruit at him, causing it to fall. Amir gets mad at himself for not trying to stop the rape, he thinks that if he makes Hassan hurt him it will take place on him not trying to stop it. Amir can only deal with his guilt at this point by being depressed. Its obvious that he is areal coward , when he didn’t stop his best friend from getting raped. The pomegranate’s physical disintegration becomes a metaphor for the split of the two boys as their friendship fades away. We see the pomegranate tree when Amir comes back from Kabul and is aware that Hassan passed away and he must try to rescue Sohrab. He comes back to the tree to f ind it still carved with the words him and Hassan carved into it twenty-six years before. This tells us that although the tree and Hassan are gone, the carvings still there and Amir has a way to come back. The pomegranate tree then represents loyalty andShow MoreRelatedThe Kite Runner Symbolism Analysis753 Words   |  4 PagesTHE KITE RUNNER Symbolism is a literary device found in all mediums. Symbols are marks or words that designate the significant features in a piece of literature. They allow people to connect to the many concepts found in the literary works. The novel The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini, showcases this notion of symbolism well. These symbols come full circle by the end of the novel as they represent pivotal moments in the close bond Amir and Hassan share. 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