Abstract

Khaled Hosseini is one of the most beloved novelists around the world. He was born in Kabul Afghnistan. He has written several novels which have attracted much attention. One of his most famous novels named The Kite Runner which is his debut is widely read by people all over the world. Since it was published, the novel was widely read by a great number of people. Therefore, in order to have a better understanding of the novel, this thesis will analyze it from the angle of rhetoric. It is not difficult to find that the success of the novel is closely related to the application of the rhetorical devices. That is to say, the rhetorical devices applied in the novel play an important role in embodying the theme of the novel, like self-redemption of the leading character, Amir. The argument why rhetorical devices are important in the novel lies in three aspects: the application of contrast, the application of repetition and the application of symbolism. These three aspects make the novel more vivid and highlight the theme of the novel: self-salvation.

Keywords: rhetorical devices; self-redemption; contrast; repetition; symbolism

Contents

Abstract

摘  要

1. Introduction-1

1.1 Literature Review-1

1.1.1 The Introduction of the Author, Khaled Hosseini and His Famous Novel The Kite Runner-1

1.1.2 The Definition of Rhetoric-1

1.1.3 Book Review and Comments on the Novel-2

2. Main Rhetorical Devices in The Kite Runner -2

2.1 The Employment of Contrast-2

2.1.1 The Contrast of the Main Characters-2

2.1.2 The Contrast Between Childhood and Adulthood-3

2.1.3 Functions of Contrast in the Novel-4

2.2 The Employment of Repetition-4

2.2.1 The Repetition of the Theme-4

2.2.2 The Repetition of Experience-4

2.2.3 Functions of Repetition in the Novel-5

2.3 The Employment of Symbolism-5

2.3.1 The Symbol of the Kite in the Novel-5

2.3.2 Other Symbols in the Novel-6

2.3.3 Functions of Symbolism in the Novel-7

3. Conclusion-7

References:-8