The Kite Runner

The Kite Runner

Friday, November 22, 2013

The Conclusion of The Kite Runner

 
                The Kite Runner, by Khaled Hosseini, concludes with Sohrab coming to America with Amir. However, Sohrab remains silent, never fully becoming comfortable in America or with Amir. The novel ends with Amir and Sohrab flying a kite; Amir runs a kite for Sohrab and for the first time since they arrived in America, Sohrab smiles.
                Personally, I thought the ending of The Kite Runner was well done, it just takes a deeper look to understand the true meaning of the conclusion.  With the rescue of Sohrab from the dangers of Afghanistan, Amir’s journey to redeem himself is finally complete.  In Rahim Khan’s letter to Amir he expresses that “true redemption is…when guilt leads to good” (Hosseini 316). Throughout the novel we see Amir’s guilt, and finally with a little help from Rahim Khan, Amir is finally able to make good of his guilt: to redeem himself. Another issue that is resolved in the conclusion of the novel is that Amir and Soraya are able to have a child.  They were previously unable to have a child and were contemplating adoption, but wanted a child of their own blood. However, by taking in Sohrab they were able to have a child, and one that is related to them. Sohrab may not have been the child Soraya dreamed of, but the conclusion shows that Sohrab will be accept them as his family. Another detail that may seem insignificant is that Sohrab smiles. Sohrab has been depressed ever since Amir said he may have to go back into an orphanage, but he makes the first step to overcoming that depression. It may only be a smile, but leaves hints to the reader that everything will work out, and leaves the rest up to the imagination of the reader.
               Although at first glance the conclusion may seem poorly written, when looking deeper into the conclusion one can see its true beauty. Hosseini writes the conclusion in such a way that it requires more attention to see that the problems are resolved. It is by doing this that a great conclusion to The Kite Runner is achieved.