Redemption is an ability retained by both Amir from the remarkable novel Kite Runner, written by Khaled Hosseni and Walt Kalwoski, the main character from the unforgettable film Gran Tornio, directed by Clint Eastwood . Both Walt and Amir faced life-changing events that subsequently shaped the individuals they are today. Nonetheless, throughout both stories, the protagonists are faced with opportunities to redeem themselves, often at the risk of hurting those closest to them more than they already have. “There is a reason for everything” and in the case of Walt and Amir, this adage is quite evident. Walt and Amir are two completely divergent characters with opposite personalities. However, that doesn't stop them from both carrying the weight of guilt and regret on their shoulders. Despite this, both characters atone for their faults by PUTTING POINTS HERE. Both Kite Runner and Gran Torino break the ice by introducing the characters and presenting their complications effectively. As mentioned earlier, Amir is the protagonist of the novel. Typically, a main character discussing their problems at the beginning of a novel grabs the reader's attention, much less makes them sympathetic to that character themselves. However, Amir goes well beyond this statement. Amir expresses his feelings about his relationship with his father, Baba, and his shenanigans with Hassan. Amir struggles with his selfish conscience. However, his adult perspective when remembering past memories, events from his childhood, is not that different. Running away is the one thing Amir tends to be best at. Running away from his problems, his people, his past etc. As for Walt, Walt Kowalski is the main character in the film Gran Torino. ...... middle of paper ...... I haven't prayed in over fifteen years. I forgot the words a long time ago. But no matter, I will say the words I remember. (Hosseini page 363) matter, even though he does not remember the prayers, Amir mumbles what he believes to be the words in the hope that it will accompany him in his redemption. This moment also means that the emir's religious beliefs come back to him as he pronounces the names of God in his prayers. His prayers consist of begging God to let Sohrab live. "My hands are stained with Hassan's blood; I pray that God does not let them also be stained with this boy's blood." (Hosseini page 348) Amir continues to replay the memory of Sohrab in the bathtub and only feels enormous regret. In contrast, Walt also makes the courageous decision to turn to religion for guidance. Walt visits Father Janovich who then interrogates him