Kite Runner Father Son Relationship

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In the novel The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini, relationships are strongly valued. Baba and Ali are faced with a task that they do not think twice about because it is for the betterment of their sons. The father/son relationships that Baba and Amir, and Ali and Hassan create prove to the reader even though they may appear to be opposites, the undying love a father has for their son is still the same. Baba hopes that Amir will grow up to be similar to him; aggressive, wealthy, and well known. Unfortunately, Amir fails to grant these wishes to his father. Baba has been known for fighting a bear and winning, but he sees how Amir cannot stand up for himself when confronted by a bully, he becomes worried that Amir will "[become] a man who can't …show more content…
While the war was progressing in Afghanistan, Baba decided him and Amir are going to move. Their initial plan was not to move to America, but that was what seemed safest. As Baba was frustrated with the American norms, Amir noticed and suggested they go back home where everyday life was easier. Amir had not realized until then that "[Baba] didn't bring [them] [to America] for [him]", but instead for Amir (130). Baba wanted Amir to have a good life even if that meant that he had to struggle to fit in with his surroundings. Likewise when Ali did what had to be done for the safety of his son. Hassan was framed for stealing Amir's belongings, which Ali and Hassan know was not true. Although it was tough to do, Ali and Hassan moved out of Baba and Amir's home. Baba begged for them to stay and even forgave Hassan for the sin he thought he had committed, but the fact that Ali had known and lived with Baba most of his life did not compare to what Amir did to Hassan. Every father has a different way of showing their love and affection toward their son. Both Baba and Ali has shown that, when given a difficult situation, they will always do what is best for their son, even though it may not be in their best