Literature Analysis #3

Kite Runner
By: Khaled Hosseni


1. Briefly summarize the plot of the novel you read according to the elements of plot you've learned in past courses (exposition, inciting incident, etc.).  Explain how the narrative fulfills the author's purpose (based on your well-informed interpretation of same).
This story takes place from 1975-2001  in Kabul, Afghanistan. The story is told by Amir, it starts off as him as a boy until his mid 40's. Amir saw how his realtionshipds and his best friends relationships with others and it change the way of his life. I believe Khaled Hosseni's purpose was to show how us humans are like. Amir takes the easy wat out and doesn't face his fears. But in the end he lived his life.
2. Succinctly describe the theme of the novel. Avoid cliches.
I believe that theme of the story is that we stop ourselves from doing a lot in life. I know it's a but cliche but we are our own enemy.
3. Describe the author's tone. Include a minimum of three excerpts that illustrate your point(s).
"There is a way to be good again..."
“I want to tear myself from this place, from this reality, rise up like a cloud and float away, melt into this humid summer night and dissolve somewhere far, over the hills. But I am here, my legs blocks of concrete, my lungs empty of air, my throat burning. There will be no floating away.”
“In the end, the world always wins. That's just the way of things.”
4. Describe a minimum of ten literary elements/techniques you observed that strengthened your understanding of the author's purpose, the text's theme and/or your sense of the tone. For each, please include textual support to help illustrate the point for your readers. (Please include edition and page numbers for easy reference.)

CHARACTERIZATION
1. Describe two examples of direct characterization and two examples of indirect characterization.  Why does the author use both approaches, and to what end (i.e., what is your lasting impression of the character as a result)?

2. Does the author's syntax and/or diction change when s/he focuses on character?  How?  Example(s)?
No it doesn't. The author's tone does change. Like when Amir is talking he's paranoid and clever. When Hassan is talking his tone changes to a peaceful read.
3. Is the protagonist static or dynamic?  Flat or round?  Explain.
Amir is a round character. He changes a lot in the story and is very complex.
4. After reading the book did you come away feeling like you'd met a person or read a character?  Analyze one textual example that illustrates your reaction.
Yes, I have met a person similar to the character. Amir goes through so much in life. We all do but the events that happtend when he was young and as he grew older was life changing and powerful.