The Kite Runner: A Psychological Analysis of Amir

The novel Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini shows how the main character Amir reflects a sense of self through views other characters. At some point in story, Amir’s self-conceptualization changes radically. Thus, paper wants to make psychological interpretation emotional traumas affect self-perception, moral-development, and planned behavior scrutinizing plot, conflicts, view Amir. Additionally, this study applies discourse analysis method qualitative approach. gathered data is analyzed Ajzen Fishbein's Theory Planned Behavior, Bem's Self-Perception Theory, Kohlberg's Moral Development as theories. Higgin's Discrepancy Tajfel Turner’s Social Identity also serve sub-theories Theory. moral developments reveal that he has reached final stage, called stage 6: Universal Principles third level, Postconventional level. Also, self-perception throughout story depicts negative outlook toward oneself. Furthermore, behaviors are driven his morality story.