The Kite Runner is a new book published recently, researches on it are in a small number compared with those studies on other novels that exist for a long history such as Sister Carrier, but researches are original and rational。 First of all, the image of the Kite is everywhere。 It is combined with Amir’s growth and symbols what Amir pursues in the life。 Amir abandoned his friend in the Kite fighting for the Kite, and finally he saved himself from the guilty in chasing the kite for Hassan’s son Solabo。 Second, the war not only destroyed people’s life but also people’s mind。 They need to be saved both their physical and mental world。 Everyone is born equal, no matter what you believe or what races you are。
As the popularity of the novel, and more and more people regard it as a necessary novel to educate their children, the researches of the novel will be deeper and deeper especially on the theme of growth。
However, researches of the novel are still stay on the novel itself till now。 Most of these researches are shallow on the surface, they are not combined with social problems。 Growth novel has its function and should play its part。 Also many researches are not based on theories, they are written without any theoretical basis。