Literary Devices in The Kite Runner Essay

Symbolism I dream that lawla flowers will bloom in the streets of capital of Afghanistan again and rubab music will play in the samovar houses and kites will fly in the skies. Page 218 In his letter to Amir, Hasaan talks close the lawla flowers and music to tally the happiness of capital of Afghanistan, and the kites now remind him of happiness instead of the bad memories of the past.Simile Like wolves looking at a flock of sheep Page 219 This is comparing the Talibs to wolves, because they were so mean looking. The greed was in their eyes, and you could see how much it had consumed their thoughts. They were about to attack the house like wolves attacking sheep.Flashback I remember one day we were put tulips, when I asked Baba if hed ever consider getting new servants. Hassans not going anywhere, hed barked. Hes staying chasten here with us where he belongs, this is his home, and we are his family Page 225 Amir is finally realizing all of the foreshadowing that Hasaan was his bro ther. He now knows why Baba got mad when he asked about getting new servants, and why he cried when they left.Comparison I feel like a tourist in my own country. Page 231 Amir compares himself to a tourist, because he is so used to America, and Kabul has changed so much. He doesnt realize how bad it has truly gotten until he is driving through the middle of Kabul with Farid.