... dismal and does not speak until the final scene; Amir takes Sohrab to a kite festival in a nearby park, similar to ones from his childhood. Amir buys Sohrab a beautiful kite, and they win a battle against another kite using what had been one of Hassan's favorite tricks. The main theme of "The Kite Runner" is redemption. Beginning early on in the novel, Amir tries to redeem himself ... stand up for himself or Hassan as a boy, but redeems himself by standing up to Assef and standing up for what is right as a grown man. Evaluation As I read The Kite Runner, I actually found myself crying a...

• Word Count: 1836
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School