Kite Runner: Introduction

       The Kite Runner was written by Khaled Hosseini, published in 2003. It follows the life of Amir, recording his conflicting feelings of love and hatred for his father, the struggles of making right choices amidst a world of prejudice and cruelty, and the path that Amir takes that stems from a single incident in his youth. 
        The most apparent theme of this book is Loyalty/Betrayal. Others include hate/love, persecution/ the inflicting of pain, and cowardice/bravery. One thing I love about The Kite Runner, is that because of the length of time the narrative covers, there is no clear antagonist; this role changes players based on what is happening, when it is happening, and the consequences thereof. 

         This series of blog posts is about The Kite Runner and the theme of Loyalty vs. Betrayal. The last entry will be focusing on a cultural/historical theme from the book. I will be researching the Hazara vs. Pashtun history. Our main character, Amir, is Pashtun, while his servant/friend, Hassan, is Hazara. Understanding the conflicts and differences of faith between these two groups will allow me to better understand the nature of Amir and Hassan's relationship.