The Kite Runner: Character List - SparkNotes
A list of all the characters in The Kite Runner. The Kite Runner characters include: Amir, Hassan, Baba, Ali, Sohrab, Assef, Rahim Khan, Sanaubar, Soraya, Sofia Akrami, Farid.
Amir Character Analysis in The Kite Runner - SparkNotes
The central character of the story as well as its narrator, Amir has a privileged upbringing. His father, Baba, is rich by Afghan standards, and as a result, Amir grows up accustomed to having what he wants.
Hassan Character Analysis in The Kite Runner - SparkNotes
If Amir’s character arc is about growth, Hassan’s arc is about not changing at all. From the start and through his death, Hassan remains the same: loyal, forgiving, and good-natured.
The Kite Runner: Study Guide - SparkNotes
The Kite Runner was adapted into a film in 2007, further extending its impact and reaching a broader audience. Read the full book summary, an in-depth character analysis of Hassan, and explanations of important quotes from The Kite Runner.
Ali Character Analysis in The Kite Runner | SparkNotes
In many ways, Ali is a parallel character to Hassan. Both share the same social status as poor, ethnic Hazaras, both are devoted childhood friends to Baba and Amir respectively, and both have physical deformities. Most significantly, both characters deal with betrayal at …
Rahim Khan Character Analysis in The Kite Runner - SparkNotes
In a novel full of characters with complex moral codes, motivations, and personal convictions, Rahim Khan is steady and true. He is Baba’s closest friend, business partner, and a second father of sorts to Amir.
The Kite Runner: Full Book Summary - SparkNotes
Boys cover their kite strings in glass and battle to see who can sever the string of the opposing kite. When a kite loses, boys chase and retrieve it, called kite running. When Amir wins the tournament, Hassan sets off to run the losing kite.
Sofia Akrami Character Analysis in The Kite Runner - SparkNotes
A detailed description and in-depth analysis of Sofia Akrami in The Kite Runner.
Farid Character Analysis in The Kite Runner - SparkNotes
Characters The Kite Runner Farid Previous When Farid first meets Amir and drives him back to Afghanistan, Farid is cold, gruff, self-righteous, and even prejudiced.
Sohrab Character Analysis in The Kite Runner - SparkNotes
Throughout the end of The Kite Runner, Sohrab acts as an extension of Hassan. In addition to their “breathtaking” physical similarities, both characters are born and raised in the same hut, both are sexually abused by the same man, both kite-run with Amir, and both carry a slingshot.