AnalysisThe Kite Runner begins in 2001 with a reflection on the narrator's life in the present time. The story is told through the first-person point of view of the protagonist narrator, Amir. Amir was born to a wealthy businessman named Baba in 1963 in Kabul, Afghanistan. Since Amir lives a rich and fortunate life, he becomes accustomed to getting what he wants, which leads to selfishness and jealousy. He longs to be accepted by his father, even at the expense of others. Baba is a strict father who sets high standards for Amir. He is wealthy, which allows him to host many parties that include an abundance of people. This access to parties makes Amir crave his father's attention even more. His selfishness is demonstrated by not understanding why Amir wants to become a writer instead of a businessman. Amir begins to reflect on his childhood friend Hassan and how they played together. Hassan is a young servant of Amir, who lives with his father Ali in a shed owned by Amir's father. Remember how brave Hassan was and how he stood up for his beliefs. Amir thinks back to how Hassan defended and protected him at all costs, even facing the neighborhood bullies. Hosseini provides sufficient background. After seeing the events that happened in Amir's life, the reader will know and understand that “the kite runner” is Hassan. According to Amir he was the best kite runner of his time. The title is used as a memento for Hassan because of his sacrifice he made for Amir so that Amir could win the kite. and is used as a memento for him. Hassan's rape is not just a detail of the story, it has real meaning. Hassan's sacrifice for Amir symbolizes the sacrifices that Christians and other religions must make to make their voices heard.