The Symbolic Significance of The Kite Runner Kite

The Kite Runner is the work of writer Khaled Husseini, and it was favored by many readers soon after its publication. The unique image of kite has also appeared many times from beginning to end. Kites have practical significance in this novel, that is, kites that exist objectively are released by the protagonists Amir and Hassan. But more importantly, kites are also symbolic in this work. Kite, as an important image of this novel, is also a clue of the whole novel. In The Kite Runner, Housainy is also conducive to using the image of a kite to describe and express emotions. So when reading this work, the symbolic meaning of kites is worth reading. This paper will focus on analyzing the different symbolic meanings of kites.

Symbolic significance of kites

Kite, this image runs through the development of the story and promotes the development of the plot. In real life, Afghans are keen on fighting kites, and kites have become an important carrier symbolizing Afghan culture. In this sense, "The Kite Runner" symbolizes those who have a strong sense of identity and belonging to their country and national culture. As I mentioned earlier, this story written by Husseini begins with a kite and ends with a kite. At the beginning and end of the novel, the two scenes of Amir chasing kites echo from beginning to end, not only writing Amir's betrayal, but also writing Amir's successful self-redemption. The first time I chased a kite was when Amir 12 years old. In order to win back his father's love, he sacrificed his good friend Hassan and finally succeeded in getting a kite. Of course, this also laid the groundwork for his painful psychological course of guilt and self-blame for Hassan in the future. The second kite chase was after Amir successfully rescued Hassan's son Solabo, and they flew kites together. At this time, Solabo, who had been abused for a long time, suffered from autism. Solabo giggled when Amir's kite was successfully cut by others. At this moment, Amir finally relieved. The guilt, remorse and anxiety that had troubled Amir in the past suddenly disappeared, and Amir was finally saved. Amir is willing to chase kites for Solabo, just as Hassan is willing to chase kites for Amir, no matter what the price may be, he has no regrets. It is not difficult to see that kites are carriers of multiple symbolic meanings in this work.

Amir and the kite

Amir is a weak and sensitive person. His mother died in childbirth, so he thought he killed her and took away his father's favorite woman. He is afraid of his father, but he is very eager for his love. He couldn't understand why his father loved his servant son Hassan more than he gave him, and he couldn't feel his father's love. In order to win his father's love and show his courage, Amir and Hassan took part in a grand kite-chasing competition together. Finally, Amir succeeded. He won the first place in the competition, and he really won the recognition and love of his father. At this time, the kite symbolizes Amir's beautiful expectation and longing, and symbolizes his father's love, because as long as he gets the kite, he can also get his father's love. After the game, Amir and Hassan went to retrieve the kite. On the way home, Hassan was raped by assef and others in order to defend the kite that was of great significance to Amir. Amir witnessed all this with his own eyes, but he was weak and could only stand by and watch his friends being bullied. At this time, the kite symbolizes Amir's cowardice and Amir's betrayal; At the same time, the kite dyed red with blood also symbolizes Amir's inner depression, guilt and remorse. At the end of the story, Amir and Hassan's son Solabo chase kites together. The kites here symbolize Amir's spiritual salvation.

② Hassan and the kite.

"For you, Qian Qian, a hundred times" is the most touching sentence for readers, and it is also a true portrayal of Hassan's heart. Hassan is a tragic figure. He is very loyal to his master Amir and is willing to do anything for Amir. In order to get the kite back, Amir dared to sacrifice himself. He tolerated what Amir did to him, and he forgave Amir's naivety, selfishness and cruelty. Kite symbolizes Hassan's loyalty and his tragic fate as a Hazara.