Wednesday, September 23, 2015

What are some symbolic things in The Kite Runner?I'm making a visual representation on the novel The Kite Runner and I'm just sticking on things...

This is a great project, and the choices you have so far are excellent. Here are a few more ideas for you.


How about that slingshot?  It appears twice in the novel, the first time when Hassan faces down Assef and a second time when Sohrab shoots Assef in the eye.  Do you think this might be a symbol taken from the story of David and Goliath?  If so, it is a symbol of the triumph of the goodness over evil and of the supposedly weak over the strong.


The pomegranate might be a good visual from the story, too, since it is part of an important scene between Amir and Hassan.  It is also a beautiful fruit, and since it is popular right now because of its health benefits, it should be easy to find a picture.


Any symbols of Russia or Islam might be good, too, since the politics in the story are important, acting as a backdrop to necessary plot elements.  These should be easy to find as well.


Good luck with your project!  I might use this assignment myself next time I have students reading this wonderful book.

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