Death: an Inevitable Reality

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Death: An Inevitable Reality “A man’s dying is more the survivors’ affair than his own” (Thomas Mann). Death is a harsh reality that cannot be avoided. Although everyone deals with death differently, we must not allow the death of someone we love to take control of our lives. We must keep in mind that they have lived a full life and are in a better place. In Lori Lansen’s Rush Home Road and Khaled Hosseini’s The Kite Runner, protagonists Addy and Amir feel guilty, grow stronger, and refuse to let go subsequent to the death of a loved one. “We acquire the strength we have overcome.” (Ralph Waldo Emerson). In both novels, the main characters grow emotionally stronger after the death of another character. Firstly, it is obvious that Amir is forced to grow up and become more independent after the death of his father, Baba. Amir becomes self-supporting and obtains the ability to stand up for himself as opposed to doing what others tell him to do. Amir’s strength becomes evident when he leaves his family In California to travel to Pakistan and save Sohrab, Hassan’s son. Members of Shmoop University said in a character analysis, “Back in Kabul, it seems like Amir is finally doing something good in his life. After some misgivings, Amir agrees to rescue Hassan’s son, Sohrab, from an orphanage in Kabul. Amir even squares off against a Talib official- who, it turns out, is actually Assef- in order to save Sohrab. This is action instead of inaction; bravery instead of cowardice; selflessness instead of self- absorption. Perhaps this streak of good deeds will atone for his betrayal of Hassan.” This viewpoint supports that of which is being portrayed in this essay due to the fact that it states that Amir acted as a hero. Amir’s actions undoubtedly make up for his childhood mistake and prove that he has developed into a strong, caring man. Secondly, one becomes aware that Addy

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