I am writing a critical lens essay on The Kite Runner for English. This is the first one i have ever written and i don't really get it. By the way, we aren't doing a two book essay, just one. We have to chose 3 literary elements and be able to explain them. My quote is "Only a wise man knows this truth; in order to help yourself, you first must help others" I am proving this quote true. So I chose, Resolution, Conflict and I can't decide between setting and climax. I chose Resolution because it is when he redems himself to Hassan by taking in and rescueing his child. I chose conflict because it is Man vs. Himself with Amir, and also with Baba.

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I am writing a critical lens essay on The Kite Runner for English.  This is the first one i have ever written and i don't really get it.  By the way, we aren't doing a two book essay, just one.  We have to chose 3 literary elements and be able to explain them. My quote is "Only a wise man knows this truth; in order to help yourself, you first must help others" I am proving this quote true. So I chose, Resolution, Conflict and I can't decide between setting and climax.  I chose Resolution because it is when he redems himself to Hassan by taking in and rescueing his child.  I chose conflict because it is Man vs. Himself with Amir, and also with Baba.

Thanks

GuruBlue · Answer

What exactly is your question?

Here is a site on the structure of a critical essay.

http://essayinfo.com/essays/critical_essay.php

http://essayinfo.com/essays/literature_essay.php

AND here is a good analysis of the book:
http://thebestnotes.com/booknotes/Kite_Runner/Kite_Runner01.html

Anonymous · Answer

I am sorry if i was not clear =(. I am asking if you think using the climax or the setting, would be better for my essay

Ms. Sue · Answer

For me, the setting was memorable.

Andy_Wesley · Answer

Thank you for your answer!