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Examples Of Situational Irony In The Kite Runner

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Ironic devices There are many ironic instances in " The Kite Runner". An instance of situational irony is the Amir is wealthy, educated and spoiled and has all the privileges that Hassan does not have. Amir abuses his power to manipulate situation for his own benefit. For example, allowing his best friend Hassan to get raped so he can take home the prize kite to his father, hoping to gain his approval. Hassan is a selfless, good person who has good intentions and loves Amir expecting nothing in return and even though he did nothing to help him while he was being raped.. Amir says, "Hassan never denied me anything." Hassan is happy and content with his life even though Amir was selfish and betrayed him but Amir lives a life with guilt

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