The book I am reading is called The Kite Runner. It goes through the childhood of Amir and Hassan and how they survived during the war. I am going to choose a prompt and respond to it using evidence from this book.
My prompt is: “What is the significance of the kite in “The Kite Runner (so far) and what deeper meaning does it have between the characters and their relationships?
In the initial stages of ‘The Kite Runner,’ the kite symbolizes both the innocence and the complexities of the friendship between Amir and Hassan. The kite-fighting tournament in Kabul becomes a pivotal moment that sets the tone for their relationship. The blue kite, emblematic of Amir’s desire for his father’s affection, takes on layers of meaning as it becomes entwined with themes of betrayal and guilt. The kite’s meaning changes as the story goes on in light of Amir’s efforts at atonement. His life becomes somewhat stable after he marries Soraya in America, but the resonance of the kite never goes away. Amir’s relationships and self-perception are still shaped by the memory of the kite-fighting competition, which acts as a symbol for personal development.
In this stage, Amir’s continuous search for atonement is symbolized by the kite. His unresolved remorse and desire to atone for his past transgressions are reflected in his recurrent nightmares about the blue kite. Amir’s story is woven with the concept of the kite, which links his time in Kabul with his current life in America and shows his redemption’s final phases.
Caroline’s struggle with placing Mary in a nursing home acts as a major cause of conflict and distress between the characters. The challenge of accepting this change is shown in frequent and heated arguments between Katie and Caroline. The addition of a new family member, accompanied by Katie’s personal identity problems causes her and other great stress.
The book I am reading is called, “You Know I’m No Good,” by Jessie Ann Foley
the point of being sent away from their families. But, they may be troubled in their own ways and the advice that the therapist gives Mia in this book could be helpful to anyone.
poor ones. Good friendships provide nurturing environments that allow people to learn from each other and build a strong support system. Good influences inspire others to make better and thought-out decisions. In the end, this helps others reach their goals and maintain a positive mindset. Mia Dempsey is a great example of how surrounding yourself with the wrong people most likely will have a bad effect on you. All in all, being friends with positive influences can not only enhance your personal development but also create a supportive community to help many more. 
children are trying to cope with the brutality of their surroundings . For example Amir and Hassan are two individuals in the book that faced these realities, when the conflict started to escalate they were forced to think and act like adults even though they were young and still had lots to learn about life. My final reason for the effects on children is how they are affected psychologically. The novel really explores how they are affected mentally because of war, this is shown through the character Sohrab who is the son of Hassan in the book, dealing with emotional wounds from the experience of war. They become sad and even have post-traumatic stress because of the violence they have witnessed through their young eyes.
Through the process of Katie embracing her true self, her grandma often tells her stories of her past. This benefits the both of them as it helps Katie ignore societal norms, and accept who she is. On the other hand it helps Mary push through the struggles of Alzheimer’s and slowly recollect her memory.
Mia’s observation of the night sky serves as a powerful metaphor for her yearning to discover and embrace hidden beauty. Sitting by Lake Onamia, she marvels at the sky’s brilliance, wondering if the sight has always existed without her notice. “As I sit on that damp log, gazing up at the lacy pattern of inlaid pricks of fire, I can’t help but wonder if the sky has always looked this magnificent and I’ve just never noticed. It’s as if the most beautiful things are always the easiest to miss.” This observation hints at her realization that her feelings of insignificance might have clouded her ability to appreciate beauty. It reflects a deeper longing to uncover the unnoticed things in life, mirroring her desire to acknowledge her value in a world where she feels that it is unseen. 
choices that could lead to a more fulfilling life. “I would easily be able to get into any of those Ivy League colleges, too—if I could just get the chance to go back to freshman year and do everything all over again, differently.” It emphasizes her desire for recognition and a chance to redefine her value, shedding light on how feeling insignificant affects how she perceives herself in her life.
In the novel 
In what I have read so far of the novel “Obasan” by Joy Kogawa, it is seen that the outside forces are affecting Naomi in who she is. Even though I have not read the full book, and as such do not know how she ends up, throughout the novel she changes as the internment starts and then goes on. For example, while her mom is still at home, Naomi is more there as a person. Then, later through the diary we learn that slowly as the internment goes by she becomes more quiet due to the difficulties and discrimination. Almost repressing herself with the pressures she is going through. As such she changes due to the external forces that are pushing her down.
