The Kite Runner Symbolism Analysis - 753 Words

Shajanika Rasu Ms.Gulej ENG2D1 1 May 2017 SYMBOLS USED IN KHALED HOSSEINI’S THE KITE RUNNER Symbolism is a literary device found in all mediums. Symbols are marks or words that designate the significant features in a piece of literature. They allow people to connect to the many concepts found in the literary works. The novel The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini, showcases this notion of symbolism well. These symbols come full circle by the end of the novel as they represent pivotal moments in the close bond Amir and Hassan share. Within the novel, Hosseini uses a kite to symbolize the themes of loyalty and power, blood to symbolize familial bonds and violence-against self and others, and a slingshot to symbolize self-defence and childhood.†¦show more content†¦It is Baba’s blood that creates the half-brother bond between them. Secondly, the blood represents self-inflicted harm within the novel. For instance, in the quote, â€Å"the water drops dripping from the faucet and landing with a plink into the b loody bath water; the left arm dangling over the side of the tub, the blood-soaked razor sitting on the toilet tank† (Hosseini 366), Amir describes what he saw in the bathroom where Sohrab attempted suicide. Since blood is involved in Sohrab’s suicide, blood represents the self-inflicted harm. Lastly, blood represents the general violence as seen throughout the novel. A woman and a man were stoned to death by the Taliban at the Ghazi stadium and their clothes were soaked in blood. Horrendous moments of war time in Afghanistan which resulted in blood can be considered as general violence. Therefore, â€Å"Blood is a powerful thing, bachem† (Hosseini 324). The third instance of symbolism in Hosseini’s novel is the sling-shot. Firstly, it demonstrates self-defence. For example, â€Å"His hand was cocked above his shoulder, holding the cup of the slingshot at the end of the elastic band which was pulled all the way back† (Hosseini 304), at this point, Sohrab raises his sling shot and points at Assef’s left eye. He points the slingshot at Assef in an attempt to stop him from beating Amir furthermore and as a self-defence for him and Amir. This moment was emphasized earlier in novel when Hassan once used hisShow MoreRelatedThe Kite Runner Symbolism Analysis709 Words   |  3 Pages ‘The Kite Runner’ by Khaled Hosseini is a story that is set against a chain of horrific events, from the fall of Afghanistans monarchy to the Soviet military intervention and how young adults make it through. The author uses several symbols throughout the text such as kites, pomegranate trees, and the harelip to bring out the theme of loyalty and friendship. The most important symbol Khaled uses in the novel is the Eid sacrifice which represents Hassan. 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