... further emphasises his guilt towards his actions. The "pomegranate tree" is a form of imagery and is Amir's connection to the past as well as his friendship with Hassan. Amir constantly remembers the tree and through that his guilt, persistently reminding him of his wrongdoing and ... the betrayal that he orchestrated. This symbol is a reminder of Amir's guilt and becomes a constant reminder of his own sins and guilt, thereby forcing him towards a form of redemption. The use of imagery by Hosseini means that the reader feels empathetic towards Amir ... Kite Runner, guilt and its effect...

• Word Count: 1061
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... that hope, which acts as a key to redemption, abolishes perpetual guilt. Through the author's use of literary devices such as flashbacks and imagery, Hosseini illustrates that guilt triggered by past betrayal is perpetual and everlasting if one is unable to find redemption. In the novel, the main protagonist Amir suffers from the agony engendered by his intense guilt. Although Amir ... a "small piece of Hassan", resembling Amir's childhood friend in many aspects. Through this reminiscent flashback of Hassan, the author shows Amir's confinement in the past due to his guilt evoked from pas...

• Word Count: 855
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... his love for Amir by asking for the Taheri's for Soraya. Rahim supports Amir in a way that is imperceptible to him. He offers Amir the opportunity to atone for his past sins and find closure to put his mind to rest, even if he is oblivious to it. "And why you? I think we both know why it has to be you ... , don't we?" (221). Rahim recognizes what Amir requires and gives him the support to carry out the dangerous task of rescuing Sohrab. He draws on Amir's past sins as a reason for him to comply with his request. Another example of Rahim giving Amir the necessary support is when he tells ...

• Word Count: 1789
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School