"The deep grief which this scene had at first excited quickly gave way to rage and despair. They were dead and I lived; their murderer also lived, and to destroy him I must drag out my own weary existence." -page 150
During this scene, Victor Frankenstein is visiting the cemetary where his deceased family members are. As he kneels on the ground near his father, Elizabeth, and William, he makes his depression and grief known. This has all happened to Victor because of his decision to create the monster. I think an important point that is trying to be expressed is that knowledge is not always a good thing. Victor's knowledge, which motivated and allowed him to create the monster, has tied him down and has only complicated his life regarding every aspect. Being the only one to know how to do something can be rewarding at times, but this is definitely not true in Victor's circumstances. Because he was the only one who knew how to create life with his knowledge, his talents were no longer beneficial. They only created destruction and stress in his life. Victor understands this concept after it is too late for him, but he tells his story to Robert regarding the thirst for knowledge to avoid the same thing from happening all over again.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Blog #9 The Monster's Request
"You must create a female for me, with whom I can live in the interchange of those sympathies necessary for my being. This alone you can do; and I demand it of you as a right which you must not refuse to concede." -page 104
At this point in the story, the monster presents Victor with his idea that it would be appropriate for Victor to create him a companion. During this conversation between Victor and the monster, I feel sympathy for both characters at different times. First, I feel bad for the monster. He has been rejected by people over and over again, and he has no one that will interact with him. The monster just wants to love and be loved, but his appearance is too much for humans to handle. I do feel bad that he is always alone and has no female companion, but I also feel bad for Frankenstein in this situation. He doesn't want anything to do with the monster at this point, but he has to make a difficult decision. Either way he decides, there are negative consequences that Victor must face. The monster sort of blackmails Victor into consenting to his plans. With his safety and the safety of his friends and family in jeopardy, Victor has no choice but to agree with what the monster wants.
At this point in the story, the monster presents Victor with his idea that it would be appropriate for Victor to create him a companion. During this conversation between Victor and the monster, I feel sympathy for both characters at different times. First, I feel bad for the monster. He has been rejected by people over and over again, and he has no one that will interact with him. The monster just wants to love and be loved, but his appearance is too much for humans to handle. I do feel bad that he is always alone and has no female companion, but I also feel bad for Frankenstein in this situation. He doesn't want anything to do with the monster at this point, but he has to make a difficult decision. Either way he decides, there are negative consequences that Victor must face. The monster sort of blackmails Victor into consenting to his plans. With his safety and the safety of his friends and family in jeopardy, Victor has no choice but to agree with what the monster wants.
Blog #8 Literary Term: Dynamic Character
"I will exert myself; and if it is in my power to seize the monster, be assured that he shall suffer punishment proportionate to his crimes." -page 148
Dynamic character: is one who changes in some important way as a result of the story's action
Throughout the story, Victor Frankenstein is constantly trying to avoid the monster that he created. As soon as the monster comes to life, Victor immediately rejects the creature. He clearly wants nothing to do with him, and he wants to forget about the monster even existing. This attitude of hatred and anger against the monster also remain constant throughout the plot, but his desire to stay away from the monster changes. When Victor does not feel that his friends and family are threatened by the monster, he avoids contact with the monster at all costs. However, once he realizes what the monster is capable of, he starts to worry about his safety and the safety of his family. After too much death and destruction occurs for Victor to handle, he finally decides to make a change. It is on his wedding night when Elizabeth is killed that he takes on a new attitude about the monster. He has now decided to go after the monster to seek out justice and revenge for all the bad things that the monster has done.
Dynamic character: is one who changes in some important way as a result of the story's action
Throughout the story, Victor Frankenstein is constantly trying to avoid the monster that he created. As soon as the monster comes to life, Victor immediately rejects the creature. He clearly wants nothing to do with him, and he wants to forget about the monster even existing. This attitude of hatred and anger against the monster also remain constant throughout the plot, but his desire to stay away from the monster changes. When Victor does not feel that his friends and family are threatened by the monster, he avoids contact with the monster at all costs. However, once he realizes what the monster is capable of, he starts to worry about his safety and the safety of his family. After too much death and destruction occurs for Victor to handle, he finally decides to make a change. It is on his wedding night when Elizabeth is killed that he takes on a new attitude about the monster. He has now decided to go after the monster to seek out justice and revenge for all the bad things that the monster has done.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Blog #7 Literary Term: Point of View
"...we entered the hut, the fiend with an air of exultation, I with a heavy heart and depressed spirits. But I consented to listen, and seating myself by the fire which my odious companion had lighted, he thus began his tale." -page 70
Point of View: the vantage point from which the writer tells the story
This story is told in the first person point of view. It is different from most books that have the first person point of view because there are multiple narrators during different sections of the book. At all points, one of the characters are describing things and telling the story from their viewpoint. The book first begins with Robert Walton's perspective for a short time, and then it quickly moves to Victor Frankenstein's framestory. On page 70, there is another shift in point of view from Frankenstein to the monster. This shows the reader what emotions the monster is feeling and what challenges he has gone through. This transition is important because it allows the reader to better understand the background of the monster. The change in point of view at this point was significant for me personally because it got rid of the stereotypical views of the monster in my mind. It made me step back and take a look at the situation in the monster's eyes, which caused me to feel sympathy for him when I hadn't before he told his story.
Point of View: the vantage point from which the writer tells the story
This story is told in the first person point of view. It is different from most books that have the first person point of view because there are multiple narrators during different sections of the book. At all points, one of the characters are describing things and telling the story from their viewpoint. The book first begins with Robert Walton's perspective for a short time, and then it quickly moves to Victor Frankenstein's framestory. On page 70, there is another shift in point of view from Frankenstein to the monster. This shows the reader what emotions the monster is feeling and what challenges he has gone through. This transition is important because it allows the reader to better understand the background of the monster. The change in point of view at this point was significant for me personally because it got rid of the stereotypical views of the monster in my mind. It made me step back and take a look at the situation in the monster's eyes, which caused me to feel sympathy for him when I hadn't before he told his story.
Blog #6 Literary Term: Conflict
"His words had a strange effect upon me. I compassionated him and sometimes felt a wish to console him; but when I looked upon him, when I saw the filthy mass that moved and talked, my heart sickened and my feelings were altered to those of horror and hatred." -page 106
Conflict: the struggle between opposing forces or characters in a story
This part of the story occurs when Frankenstein comes face to face with the creature and fully interacts with him for the first time. At this point, when the monster finally gets Frankenstein to come to his hut and listen to his story, Frankenstein doesn't know what to do, say, or think. His emotions are constantly swaying and going back and forth. He is dealing with an emotional and internal conflict. This becomes very apparent when the monster presents his request for a female companion just like him to Frankenstein. Frankenstein has to think about the benefits and consequences of creating another monster versus not creating another monster. He has to think about the safety of his friends, family, and community before he makes his final choice. He begins to feel sympathy and sadness for the monster at points, and then his feelings change when he even looks at the monster. Weighing all of the factors to the best of his ability, Frankenstein finally decides to comply with the monster's request even though creating another monster will also add to the internal conflict that he is deal with.
Conflict: the struggle between opposing forces or characters in a story
This part of the story occurs when Frankenstein comes face to face with the creature and fully interacts with him for the first time. At this point, when the monster finally gets Frankenstein to come to his hut and listen to his story, Frankenstein doesn't know what to do, say, or think. His emotions are constantly swaying and going back and forth. He is dealing with an emotional and internal conflict. This becomes very apparent when the monster presents his request for a female companion just like him to Frankenstein. Frankenstein has to think about the benefits and consequences of creating another monster versus not creating another monster. He has to think about the safety of his friends, family, and community before he makes his final choice. He begins to feel sympathy and sadness for the monster at points, and then his feelings change when he even looks at the monster. Weighing all of the factors to the best of his ability, Frankenstein finally decides to comply with the monster's request even though creating another monster will also add to the internal conflict that he is deal with.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Blog #5 The Monster
"You accuse me of murder, and yet you would, with a satisfied conscience, destroy your own creature." -page 69
This is basically a slap in the face for Frankenstein from the monster that he created. He is essentially being called a hypocrite by the creature that he has given life to. I find this very interesting and surprising because it shows how intelligent the monster really is. The monster is fully aware of his circumstances, which is extremelty impressive and unexpected at the same time. This scene is also very important because it conveys that the creature has feelings. He is hurt and upset by the fact that his creator completely abandoned him. The monster also shows his intelligence during this part of the book when he convinces Frankenstein to listen to what he has to say. He basically outsmarts Victor, giving him no choice but to listen to the monster's tale. This scene is a key part of the story, because it allows the reader to learn about the creature and better understand him.
This is basically a slap in the face for Frankenstein from the monster that he created. He is essentially being called a hypocrite by the creature that he has given life to. I find this very interesting and surprising because it shows how intelligent the monster really is. The monster is fully aware of his circumstances, which is extremelty impressive and unexpected at the same time. This scene is also very important because it conveys that the creature has feelings. He is hurt and upset by the fact that his creator completely abandoned him. The monster also shows his intelligence during this part of the book when he convinces Frankenstein to listen to what he has to say. He basically outsmarts Victor, giving him no choice but to listen to the monster's tale. This scene is a key part of the story, because it allows the reader to learn about the creature and better understand him.
Blog #4 Justine
"I dared not ask the fatal question; but I was known, and the officer guessed the cause of my visit. The ballots had been thrown; they were all black, and Justine was condemned." -page 57
I felt so bad for Justine because of everything that she had to go through. She had to suffer for something that she clearly didn't do. She was only a young girl, and she had to go through a trial in front of many people who had already decided that she was guilty beforehand. At this point, when things got this bad, I thought that Frankenstein would show some courage and step up to do something about this. He clearly knew that Justine was not capable of such a crime, and he also knew who it was that really killed William. As a reader, I became somewhat frustrated with Frankenstein for not handling the situation in a better manner. I expected him to take some responsibility for once and accept the consequences for what he created. I thought that Frankenstein should have taken some ownership in order to preserve the innocent life of Justine. Although her role is very sad, Justine is an essential character in the story. Her unjust death really gives Frankenstein a wake up call. It is at this point that he finally realizes that he has to stop this madness and confront the creature that he has created at some point if he wants to make things right.
I felt so bad for Justine because of everything that she had to go through. She had to suffer for something that she clearly didn't do. She was only a young girl, and she had to go through a trial in front of many people who had already decided that she was guilty beforehand. At this point, when things got this bad, I thought that Frankenstein would show some courage and step up to do something about this. He clearly knew that Justine was not capable of such a crime, and he also knew who it was that really killed William. As a reader, I became somewhat frustrated with Frankenstein for not handling the situation in a better manner. I expected him to take some responsibility for once and accept the consequences for what he created. I thought that Frankenstein should have taken some ownership in order to preserve the innocent life of Justine. Although her role is very sad, Justine is an essential character in the story. Her unjust death really gives Frankenstein a wake up call. It is at this point that he finally realizes that he has to stop this madness and confront the creature that he has created at some point if he wants to make things right.
Blog #3 Literary Term: Flashback
"...nothing can alter my destiny; listen to my history, and you will perceive how irrevocably it is determined." -page 13
This scene between Robert and Victor is taking place in the very beginning of the story, and it is also a part of the letter that Robert is writing to his sister. Here, Victor is trying to convey to Robert that his destiny is already decided. When Robert doesn't understand and starts to ask questions, Victor decides to tell Robert his story. Victor's story would be considered a flashback or a framestory. This flashback on Victor's past experiences is so important to the book because it is a cautionary and warning story. It is also important because it creates parallels between Victor and Robert. Through the flashbacks of Victor and what we already know about Robert, readers can see how similar the two characters are, which explains why they relate to each other so quickly when they first meet. The framestory informs the reader that both characters have a goal and separate themselves from the outside world to reach it. Also, it shows that Robert and Victor are both trying to do something that has not been done and that they are obsessed with these aspirations. Finally, it shows that they are both very close to their sisters. The flashbacks and framestory from Victor's point of view allows the reader to see the clear connection between Victor and Robert.
This scene between Robert and Victor is taking place in the very beginning of the story, and it is also a part of the letter that Robert is writing to his sister. Here, Victor is trying to convey to Robert that his destiny is already decided. When Robert doesn't understand and starts to ask questions, Victor decides to tell Robert his story. Victor's story would be considered a flashback or a framestory. This flashback on Victor's past experiences is so important to the book because it is a cautionary and warning story. It is also important because it creates parallels between Victor and Robert. Through the flashbacks of Victor and what we already know about Robert, readers can see how similar the two characters are, which explains why they relate to each other so quickly when they first meet. The framestory informs the reader that both characters have a goal and separate themselves from the outside world to reach it. Also, it shows that Robert and Victor are both trying to do something that has not been done and that they are obsessed with these aspirations. Finally, it shows that they are both very close to their sisters. The flashbacks and framestory from Victor's point of view allows the reader to see the clear connection between Victor and Robert.
Blog #2 Literary Terms: Irony
"I expected this reception," said the daemon. "All men hate the wretched; how, then, must I be hated, who am miserable beyond all living things!" -page 68
There is one case of irony that stuck out to me so far in the book. This was when Frankenstein finally comes face to face with the creature that he has created. When Frankenstein was trying so hard to get away from his stress, he confronts the person that has created all of the stress in his life. As the reader, I expected his creation to be unintelligent. I was shocked to see that the creature could actually speak and could actually understand what is going on around him. The monster fully comprehends his situation, and he actually begins to outsmart Victor. This circumstance is ironic because it shows creation dominating or overpowering creator, which is not usually the case. This is also ironic because it shows that Victor has completely underestimated himself. He never thought that he could create such a powerful and smart creature, yet he is realizing what he actually did for the first time. This was something that Victor strived for and worked towards for a great deal of time, but he immediately regretted his actions once the creature actually came to life. It is ironic that Victor rejects his own creation that he put so much time, work, and effort into.
There is one case of irony that stuck out to me so far in the book. This was when Frankenstein finally comes face to face with the creature that he has created. When Frankenstein was trying so hard to get away from his stress, he confronts the person that has created all of the stress in his life. As the reader, I expected his creation to be unintelligent. I was shocked to see that the creature could actually speak and could actually understand what is going on around him. The monster fully comprehends his situation, and he actually begins to outsmart Victor. This circumstance is ironic because it shows creation dominating or overpowering creator, which is not usually the case. This is also ironic because it shows that Victor has completely underestimated himself. He never thought that he could create such a powerful and smart creature, yet he is realizing what he actually did for the first time. This was something that Victor strived for and worked towards for a great deal of time, but he immediately regretted his actions once the creature actually came to life. It is ironic that Victor rejects his own creation that he put so much time, work, and effort into.
Blog #1 Literary Terms: Theme
"I desire the company of a man who could sympathise with me; whose eyes would reply to mine. You may deem me romantic, my dear sister, but I bitterly feel the want of a friend." -page 4
The theme of alienation occurs very often in Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein". Alienation can be applied to multiple characters in the book so far. First of all, Victor's father-in-law, who was his dad's friend, alienates himself because he is poor and ashamed of this. Also, Robert needs a friend and feels alone because he feels alone on his journey. He feels isolated from everyone else and misses his family. He expressed these feelings in his letters to his sister. In addition, Victor feels uncomfortable and feels like he doesn't belong once he gets on the boat with Robert and his crew. Victor also alienates himself in order to create his new form of life. He no longer has communication with the outside world, including his family while at school. After Victor brought his monster to life, he then alienated himself from everyone again by going into the mountains and reflecting by himself.
The theme of alienation occurs very often in Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein". Alienation can be applied to multiple characters in the book so far. First of all, Victor's father-in-law, who was his dad's friend, alienates himself because he is poor and ashamed of this. Also, Robert needs a friend and feels alone because he feels alone on his journey. He feels isolated from everyone else and misses his family. He expressed these feelings in his letters to his sister. In addition, Victor feels uncomfortable and feels like he doesn't belong once he gets on the boat with Robert and his crew. Victor also alienates himself in order to create his new form of life. He no longer has communication with the outside world, including his family while at school. After Victor brought his monster to life, he then alienated himself from everyone again by going into the mountains and reflecting by himself.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Blog #10 The Importance of the Past
"As I waited for his reply, my mind flashed back to a winter day from long ago, Hassan and I sitting on the snow beneath a leafless sour cherry tree. I had played a cruel game with Hassan that day, toyed with him, asked him if he would chew dirt to prove his loyalty to me. Now I was the one under the microscope, the one who had to prove my worthiness. I deserved this." -Page 355
The past plays such an important role in "The Kite Runner". All of the characters are affected by the past in some way or another in the plot of the story. However, the most important characters that deal with their pasts on a regular basis are Amir and Sohrab. Amir's past comes up when he constantly deals with emotions like anxiety and guilt. He experienced these feelings from the many things that happened between Hassan and him. Amir also deals with his past when he meets Assef once again in order to get custody of Sohrab. In addition to Amir, Sohrab also must cope with the issues of his past. Sohrab is constantly reminded of the brutal death of his innocent parents by Talibs. He is also scarred by the abuse that he received from Assef. Assef left Sohrab with emotional damage and distress because of physical and sexual abuse. The pasts of Amir and Sohrab are such a big deal because they define the two characters overall.
The past plays such an important role in "The Kite Runner". All of the characters are affected by the past in some way or another in the plot of the story. However, the most important characters that deal with their pasts on a regular basis are Amir and Sohrab. Amir's past comes up when he constantly deals with emotions like anxiety and guilt. He experienced these feelings from the many things that happened between Hassan and him. Amir also deals with his past when he meets Assef once again in order to get custody of Sohrab. In addition to Amir, Sohrab also must cope with the issues of his past. Sohrab is constantly reminded of the brutal death of his innocent parents by Talibs. He is also scarred by the abuse that he received from Assef. Assef left Sohrab with emotional damage and distress because of physical and sexual abuse. The pasts of Amir and Sohrab are such a big deal because they define the two characters overall.
Blog #9 Half Brothers
"I began to see where he was going. But I didn't want to hear the rest of it. I had a good life in California, pretty Victorian home with a peaked roof, a good marriage, a promising writing career, in-laws who loved me. I didn't need any of this shit."
-Page 222
This is the point in the plot where Amir finds out from Rahim Khan that he and Hassan are half brothers. At this time when I was reading, I felt sympathy for a number of people when I figured out what was going on. I felt bad for Hassan first because he never knew that Baba was his real father. He was always in the background and never got to experience the life that Baba could have provided for him. He never lived the life that he deserved to experience. Secondly, I felt bad for Amir because he realizes that his childhood was based off of one huge lie. He treated his brother Hassan horribly, and now he has to live with that guilt for the rest of his life. He also has to live with the fact that his father couldn't love his brother the way that he wanted to. Next, I felt bad for Baba, who had to keep this affair a secret for so long. I sympathize with him also because he could never have an ideal relationship with Hassan and provide for him fully. He had to lie and keep his emotions in check for years and years. Lastly, I felt upset for Rahim Khan. He was brave enough to tell Amir the truth, yet Amir rejects him and becomes angry with him. This revealing moment in the story is a huge deal because it evokes emotion and purpose for multiple characters.
-Page 222
This is the point in the plot where Amir finds out from Rahim Khan that he and Hassan are half brothers. At this time when I was reading, I felt sympathy for a number of people when I figured out what was going on. I felt bad for Hassan first because he never knew that Baba was his real father. He was always in the background and never got to experience the life that Baba could have provided for him. He never lived the life that he deserved to experience. Secondly, I felt bad for Amir because he realizes that his childhood was based off of one huge lie. He treated his brother Hassan horribly, and now he has to live with that guilt for the rest of his life. He also has to live with the fact that his father couldn't love his brother the way that he wanted to. Next, I felt bad for Baba, who had to keep this affair a secret for so long. I sympathize with him also because he could never have an ideal relationship with Hassan and provide for him fully. He had to lie and keep his emotions in check for years and years. Lastly, I felt upset for Rahim Khan. He was brave enough to tell Amir the truth, yet Amir rejects him and becomes angry with him. This revealing moment in the story is a huge deal because it evokes emotion and purpose for multiple characters.
Blog #8 Literary Term: Dynamic Character
Dynamic Character: one who changes in some important way as a result of the story's action
"For you, a thousand times over," I heard myself say. -Page 371
Amir is a character that goes through an extremely important and essential change in the novel. In the beginning of the story, Amir is a child and his actions reflect that. He is not a loyal friend and is very selfish in most, if not all, situations. His attitude has a negative impact on his life because it destroys his relationship with Hassan and creates guilt and anxiety that he must deal with for the rest of his life. In the final section of the book, Amir's life, personality, and attitude has changed drastically. He has made up for all of the bad things that he did in the past and is focusing on redemption and hope. He plays the role of a father-like figure for Sohrab now, and he has learned to be brave and stand up for himself and what he believes is right. His selfish ways are no longer a factor because he has Sohrab to care for. Amir now understands what it feels like to be a father and realizes the sacrifices and love that it takes. This transition is made obvious when Amir says, "for you, a thousand times over".
"For you, a thousand times over," I heard myself say. -Page 371
Amir is a character that goes through an extremely important and essential change in the novel. In the beginning of the story, Amir is a child and his actions reflect that. He is not a loyal friend and is very selfish in most, if not all, situations. His attitude has a negative impact on his life because it destroys his relationship with Hassan and creates guilt and anxiety that he must deal with for the rest of his life. In the final section of the book, Amir's life, personality, and attitude has changed drastically. He has made up for all of the bad things that he did in the past and is focusing on redemption and hope. He plays the role of a father-like figure for Sohrab now, and he has learned to be brave and stand up for himself and what he believes is right. His selfish ways are no longer a factor because he has Sohrab to care for. Amir now understands what it feels like to be a father and realizes the sacrifices and love that it takes. This transition is made obvious when Amir says, "for you, a thousand times over".
Blog #7 Literary Term: Climax
Climax: the point in a plot that creates the greatest intensity, suspense, or interest
"The slingshot made a thhwiiiiit sound when Sohrab released the cup. Then Assef was screaming. He put his had where his left eye had been just a moment ago..." -Page 291
"Suddenly I was on my knees, screaming. Screaming through my clenched teeth. Screaming until I thought my throat would rip and my chest explode..." -Page 343
I think that there are two important climactic points in this novel that stuck out to me. The first of the two would be during the brutal fight between Assef and Amir. The suspense reaches its highest point when Sohrab has the loaded slingshot and is threatening Assef is he doesn't stop hurting Amir. The moment that Sohrab decides to shoot the slingshot is a huge turning point in the story because it ultimately saves Amir's life. I think that the second climax is when Amir walks in the bathroom to tell Sohrab that they can go to America. When he walks in and screams, the reader realizes that something terrible obviously happened to Sohrab. Because Amir doesn't directly say what happened to Sohrab, the reader experiences intensity and interest in the condition of him. Amir's point of view creates suspense at this point in the story because the chapter ends with the reader having no idea about Sohrab's safety.
"The slingshot made a thhwiiiiit sound when Sohrab released the cup. Then Assef was screaming. He put his had where his left eye had been just a moment ago..." -Page 291
"Suddenly I was on my knees, screaming. Screaming through my clenched teeth. Screaming until I thought my throat would rip and my chest explode..." -Page 343
I think that there are two important climactic points in this novel that stuck out to me. The first of the two would be during the brutal fight between Assef and Amir. The suspense reaches its highest point when Sohrab has the loaded slingshot and is threatening Assef is he doesn't stop hurting Amir. The moment that Sohrab decides to shoot the slingshot is a huge turning point in the story because it ultimately saves Amir's life. I think that the second climax is when Amir walks in the bathroom to tell Sohrab that they can go to America. When he walks in and screams, the reader realizes that something terrible obviously happened to Sohrab. Because Amir doesn't directly say what happened to Sohrab, the reader experiences intensity and interest in the condition of him. Amir's point of view creates suspense at this point in the story because the chapter ends with the reader having no idea about Sohrab's safety.
Blog #6 Literary Term: Antagonist
Antagonist: opponent who struggles against or blocks the hero, or protagonist, in a story
"But he was already here, in the flesh, sitting less than ten feet from me, after all these years. His name escaped my lips: Assef." -Page 281
The main antagonist or villian in "The Kite Runner" is Assef. He is the source of much evil in the story, and his role model is Hitler. Assef is always popping up and causing trouble during Amir's childhood. It is Assef's decision to rape Hassan thatultimately causes dissension and separation between Hassan and Amir. Unlike Amir, Assef is not capable of change and conversion. He constantly abuses others and takes advantage of those who do not have power. Just when Amir thinks that he is done dealing with Assef, Assef turns out to be the Talib in the dark sunglasses that has custody of Sohrab, Hassan's son. After many years, Amir finally learns how to be brave and stand up to Assef. Even though Assef gives Amir so much trouble throughout the entire story, is is Assef who finally gets Amir to be the type of man that Amir's father wanted him to be.
"But he was already here, in the flesh, sitting less than ten feet from me, after all these years. His name escaped my lips: Assef." -Page 281
The main antagonist or villian in "The Kite Runner" is Assef. He is the source of much evil in the story, and his role model is Hitler. Assef is always popping up and causing trouble during Amir's childhood. It is Assef's decision to rape Hassan thatultimately causes dissension and separation between Hassan and Amir. Unlike Amir, Assef is not capable of change and conversion. He constantly abuses others and takes advantage of those who do not have power. Just when Amir thinks that he is done dealing with Assef, Assef turns out to be the Talib in the dark sunglasses that has custody of Sohrab, Hassan's son. After many years, Amir finally learns how to be brave and stand up to Assef. Even though Assef gives Amir so much trouble throughout the entire story, is is Assef who finally gets Amir to be the type of man that Amir's father wanted him to be.
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