Khaled Hosseini is an Afghan-American writer. Though he has few works, every of his works can move people and gain praise. Because of his experience during childhood, he always uses the war of Afghanistan as the background of his novels. And he is good at giving a symbolic meaning to an objective thing to express profound meanings. If we want to understand his novels deeply, it is essential for us to make a thorough research on the symbols and images in his works. The Kite Runner is Hosseini’s first novel which makes known for us. It also is the first English novel written by an Afghan writer. In this novel, Hosseini use many images to express indictment of the war and revelation of racial and religious issues. More importantly, this novel reflects the human nature and the salvation of humanity, especially the handling of the image of the kite. After reading this novel, the author of the paper develops a deep interest in The Kite Runner. What strikes the author most is the symbolism in this novel. Therefore, the author is going to make a thorough research on the symbolism in The Kite Runner.
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