Ryan Moore
English 4a
Mrs. Johnston
3 November 2015
The
Kite Runner Blog Post
All
of my friends had great things to say about the book The Kite Runner so I figured
if I’m forced to read a book, might as well make it a highly recommended one. The Kite Runner takes place in
Afghanistan and tells the story of Amir who struggles to find approval from his
father. Amir’s jealousy of his father’s affection of his servant and best friend
Hassan gets the better of him. Amir is the supposed protagonist which is ironic
because he annoys the hell out of me sometimes. He can never seem to find
happiness when it’s plausible he is selfish and treats Hassan like a pet. Although
Amir consistently acknowledges the importance of their friendship in his
thoughts he does the opposite with his actions.
Surprisingly
enough the story actually involves a kite runner. In recent stories I’ve read I‘ve
been angered when the title has no relation to the book. For example when I was
forced to read A Tree Grows in Brooklyn freshman
year I was anticipating the mention of a tree, but nope had nothing to do with
a tree. But surely enough Hassan and Amir have been Kite running for years. It
is a highly participated event within their town where participants fly kites
in the sky attempting to be the last one there. When the kites are cut down children
in the town rush to the spot in which the kite falls to attempting to recover
it. Those that do this are Kite Runners. Hassan shows is loyalty to Amir by
running the last Kite for him. Hassan
exhibits his bravery when he takes a beating and is raped over protecting the
Kite
Hassan
continues to put his dignity on the line for Amir in many ways throughout the
story. I don’t understand why Hassan was born to be a brave selfless loyal
friend while Amir shows no remorse from treating him like poop. Perhaps it is
the condition that they are half brothers and Hassan feels obligated to protect
him. No matter what the reason is Amir needs to be more greatful to his friend. The characters in the book are total opposites, yet their friendship was so great but was destroyed so easily. This book qestions the values of friendship and the strength of it.
From what you have heard from friends and your opinion as well I can tell that this is a good book to read. I do have a question about the title. If you say that the title has nothing to do wih the story, is there a way that you can find a certain message that is relevant to the story from the title? I also had another question about the character Hassin. How does he ignore his son, but yet put his dignity on the line for him at the same time?
ReplyDeleteWow I really want to read this book now. I will have to add this to my reading list. I really liked your lead and I noticed that you used what we learned in class. I can relate this book to my book because Hassan seems to put his dignity on the line the same way Katniss did. Great great great great great great great great great job.
ReplyDeleteWow I really want to read this book now. I will have to add this to my reading list. I really liked your lead and I noticed that you used what we learned in class. I can relate this book to my book because Hassan seems to put his dignity on the line the same way Katniss did. Great great great great great great great great great job.
ReplyDeletei like how you connected the book to the title and how you can sometimes be disproved by a title. i guess that's why people say not to judge a book by its cover. but i think the tile has to have symbolic meaning the the book. Its not just there for a reason. Like why does he go and fly kites or run with the kites. why does he treat his servant like crap. is he a spoiled rich kid who doesn't deserve him.
ReplyDeletei like how you connected the book to the title and how you can sometimes be disproved by a title. i guess that's why people say not to judge a book by its cover. but i think the tile has to have symbolic meaning the the book. Its not just there for a reason. Like why does he go and fly kites or run with the kites. why does he treat his servant like crap. is he a spoiled rich kid who doesn't deserve him.
ReplyDeleteI like how selfless your characters are. Why does he just run with kites i he spoiled. Great job on the blog great summary and good review.
ReplyDeleteI think that our characters relate because the character in my book does not seem to say much, but his thoughts really depict who he is. Great blog post by the way. Your mention of recommendations really makes me want to read a book. I think I'm going to read one right now.
ReplyDeleteI think that our characters relate because the character in my book does not seem to say much, but his thoughts really depict who he is. Great blog post by the way. Your mention of recommendations really makes me want to read a book. I think I'm going to read one right now.
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job comparing the characters. I like how you told us what kite running really is. I also like how you compare the name to the book to other books that you have read that the title has nothing to do with the book.
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