The Kite Runner
Khaled Hosseini
In The Kite Runner, Amir, the main character, seems to develop as a character a great deal throughout the novel. Earlier in the novel, the reader is able to notice some of the direct characterization of Amir. Many of Amir's attitudes toward Baba contribute to his characterization. As Amir grows up from a thirteen year old boy into an eighteen year old adult, he begins to transform and develop his character. When Amir was younger, he idolized Baba. However, as he grows up, he begins to have a more realistic view of his father. He says that "Baba was like the widower who remarries but can't let go of his dead wife"(Hosseini, 129). Hoseeini is showing Amir's characterization through his thoughts about Baba. His thoughts of Baba were thoughts of intimidations mixed with admiration. However, as he grew older, he begins to become wiser about who Baba was. Amir became less intimidated by his father as he grew up.
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