Friday, April 1, 2011

The Kite Runner

Amir tells us about the unique relationship he has with Hassan, a Hazara boy who is the victim of
discrimination, but he is the half-brother of Amir, a Pashtun. Amir is overwhelmed with guilt when he
allows Hassan to be beaten and raped on the day Amir wins the kite flying tournament. He lies to have Hassan
accused of theft so he will leave their home and Amir can try to forget his guilt. Eventually, Amir and his father
flee Afghanistan after the Russians invade and Amir takes his tragic memories to America to start a new life.

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