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The Kite Runner (2007) follows the 188+ stage Hero's Journey pattern intricately:
The Inner Challenge is initially expressed by Amir's father: that Amir is unable to stand up for what he believes in and for himself.
The Outer Challenge (a consequence of the Inner Challenge) is Amir's failure to stand up for his friend and thus facilitates the rape.
The Greater Antagonism (often, but not necessarily, related to the Outer Challenge) is Assef's bullying and victimisation.
The Romantic Challenge is the winning over of Soraya.
The Call to Adventure in this story is Assef's promise to “deal with these faggots” later.
The Supernatural Aid is the Amir's father and his friend, who encourages Amir's stories.
The Inner Cave conflict is Amir's father's standing upto the Russian soldier and saving the woman from getting raped.
The Belly of the Whale is the pushing of Amir and his father into the oil tanker to get into Pakistan .
The Road of Trials is Amir and his father's trials and tribulations in Pakistan and their journey and survival in Pakistan (which is more deeply entered into in the book).
The Sword (Seizing the Sword) is the Romantic Challenge: the winning over of Soraya.
The Atonement is the realisation that Hassan is dead, but that he has a son.
The Apotheosis is the realisation that Hassan was his half-brother.
The Ultimate Boon is the letter Hassan sends to Amir, describing his life and forgiveness.
The loop is manifested by the linking of the first and last scenes in the park, where the kites fly.
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