Sunday, September 14, 2008

Change of Mind: Kite Runner

After Amir had his life-changing experience, there were many parts in the book where he was trying to "bury" his memories. This leads the reader to believe that that's what he wants. I thought that it would be best for Amir to try to forget about what happened. As the story progresses, though, it becomes clear that he isn't going to be able to do that. I now believe that the only way for him to get the proverbial monkey off his back is to go back to Afghanistan and confront his past.
Fortunately for Amir, he is getting a chance to atone for his sins by going to visit Rahim Khan. I think that Rahim Khan will probably have kept in touch with Hassan and that Amir will set out to find him and make things right. This, I have come to think, is the only way that Amir will be able to be at peace with himself.

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