Themes

Now that I have finished reading The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini, I have noticed certain themes.  In the novel, regret, redemption, and love are often portrayed.  Regret is manifested in Baba's affair with Sanauber and his secret son Hassan.  It is most prevalent as a theme of the novel in Amir's regret for letting Hassan get raped, as he faces this guilt for almost all of the story.  Redemption is present in Baba's many charitable works and again mostly in Amir's quest to rescue Sohrab.  Rahim Khan's phrase, "There is a way to be good again, (pg. 1) is repeated throughout the novel to emphasize this theme.  Redemption is probably the biggest theme of the novel, as the story revolves around Amir's search for redemption.  Love is the last prominent theme of the novel.  It is shown through Baba's divided love for his two sons.  It is shown in Ali and Hassan's loyal service.  It is also shown in the relationship between Amir and Soraya.  Ultimately, love is at its height in the novel when Amir risks all he has to save Sohrab.