Abstract:The Kite Runner was one of the main works of Khaled Hosseini. Since 2003, this book has touched hundreds of millions of readers. In 2005, it was the third best-selling book in the United States. It was sold more than 7 million copies in America and 20 million copies in the world. The book focused on the kite and the story of two Afghan teenager’s friendship to expound the salvation of human nature. Based on the detailed reading, This paper aimed to explore the different choices that made by Amir, Hassan and Assef under the extremely circumstances, so as to dissect human nature’s deficiency and the salvation of human nature.

Key words: Khaled Hosseini; The Kite Runner; Salvation of human nature

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中文摘要

Introduction-1

I. Human Nature’s Choice-5

A.-Amir’s Choice: From Cowardice to Braveness-5

B.-Hassan’s Choice: Benefaction May Not Bring Reward-6

C.-Assef’s Choice: Immorality Will Bring Retribution-7

II. Human Nature’s Deficiency-9

A.-Human Choice and Moral Betrayal-9

B.-The Dark Side of Human Nature-10

C.-The Loss of Human Nature-11

III. Human Nature’s Salvation-13

A.-The Salvation of Hassan to Amir-13

B.-Amir’s Salvation-14

C.-Father’s Salvation-15

Conclusion-17

Bibliography-19

Acknowledgments-21