What are the aspects of Narrative in The Kite Runner?

Answer 1

The aspects of narrative in the kite runner are the same as in any other literary work:Setting/ place, time/sequence, voice, points of view, characters and destination. setting and place is pretty obvious, its where the particular novel was set. In the kite runner it jumps around, with each setting having a particular purpose and affect on the action going on in it. Time and sequence refers to when the novel was set (and the historical context of that time eg if Rahim Kan had called Amir any later with 9/11 it would have been impossible for him to fly over to Afghanistan and definitely to take Sohrab back with him) and the sequence in which the events take place, if you change the order in which they occur it can change the outcome and probably the meaning of the book. Voice are who is 'talking'. In the kite runner there are several characters but their is also a narrator throughout the novel which happens to be amir's own thoughts and opinions which brings us onto point of view. Because the novel is written from Amirs point of view the reader is able to intimately experience the events throughout the novel and understand why amir acts in the way that he does and how he blames himself. If the novel was from any other characters point of view it would be completely different. Character is is describing all the aspects of the character that influence what they do. it includes their physical appearance and attributes as well as what they think and how they feel. Destination can be argued as one of the most important aspects as it is the overall meaning of the literature and what the reader is meant ti take away from it. hope that helps :)

Answer 2

The Kite Runner utilizes multiple narrative aspects, such as first-person point of view, flashback storytelling, and unreliable narration. These elements help to develop the protagonist's character, create suspense, and reveal complex relationships between characters. Additionally, the narrative structure allows for deeper exploration of themes like betrayal, redemption, and cultural identity.

Answer 3

The pomegranate tree

Rape- occurs to Hassan and Sohrab

Slingshot- Hassan threatens Assef with it, and Sohrab actually uses the slingshot to inflict pain upon Asseff when saving Amir.

Answer 4

flashback