Elements of a good ending; A Complicated Kindness and Kite Runner
While writing a novel the writer must emphasize on the basic elements of ending the storyline. Efficient ending of a story answers the reader’s expectation of the story’s question. A good ending seals the reader’s impression of all they have read in the story. Therefore a good ending is necessary in writers doing literature writing as they motivate a reader to enjoy reading.
There are four main elements which guide a writer in creating a good story ending in a novel. Comparisons between two novels; a complicated Kindness and Kite runner ending will help establish a good example of each of the four elements discussed below. First a good ending should seek to address the main problem or the antagonist. The protagonist does not necessarily have to win every time in a story but the main issue and problem be addressed in a way with the major win or defeat on the protagonist part. A complicated Kindness Miriam Toew’s keeps on addressing Nomi who is the antagonist in the story towards the end of the novel Nomi is seen as an courageous girl gathering means to help re unite her family together. She does so by seeking to trace her mother and a sister who left their community. She oppressively resists the rebellious rules and cultures in her society.
Another significant element is the tying of loose ends and provision of a closure .this element applies on enhancing the reader to get anticipated on the next series of the novel or even episodes. A good ending thus should create a series of wider questions and provide hint on possibilities of future problems and plot. Essentially all the ends should be tied up and accounted for. Effective endings evolve are based on characters actions. A good novel ending is thus satisfying if the main characters make it happen through their weaknesses and strengths by confronting conflict. In Kite runner all loose ends are not tied up together neatly consequently it is not clear that all the character will get what they want. Instead it is so opposite that Sohrab will leave permanent wounds from her scars resulting from the injuries. Mirriam Toews Novel a Complicated kindness best emphasizes this elemnt of ending it ties both character of Nomi and her father Ray in the end of the story towards redemption of their family unity which had been shattered by fundamentalist Christianity. Ray is brought as a hero in the story at the end of the novel.
The third element emphasizes on completion of the characters arch this helps in creating an answer to the general story question. In case of a static character he/she ought to be changed by the many experiences throughout the book thus an effective should reflect a change be it maturity or even if it is new outlook .in Khaled novel, The Kite Runner he emphasizes completion of characters arch’s. Many questions a reader asks himself/herself are well answered in the end of the novel. The ending explains the question on whether Amir the protagonist will adjust to his new home in America Amir or he will find a way of returning to his homeland in Kabul. Amir returns to Kabul to search and protect the only kin remaining Hassan son Sohrab. Hassan was Amir’s half-brother. On arrival in Kabul he finds Sohrab in an orphanage and he is not allowed to own and stay with him since there is no evidence on their relationship. He is assisted his long friend, who is an immigration officer to have a permit to adopt Sohrab who is found unconscious in the bathtub
Lastly, another element is emphasis on echo of the beginning. A good writer uses elements from the beginning and the middle of the story to formulate an ending. introduction of a character at the ending just from the blues does not make it interesting in a case where an ending is intended to create a surprise it should not be drastically. It is good if the ending makes the reader realize some episodes from the middle or the middle of the storyline are surprising. The ending of a complicated kindness Ray, Nomi’s father makes a heroic sacrifice so that Nomi can be free and be able to find a place to settle despite confrontation s she faces while in school. Miriam echoes the beginning by reflecting on the rebellious nature of both Nomi and her mother and sister. It also addresses Ray as a lonely man who is emerging as a hero in saving her daughter and their property.
Generally a good ending must create a significant feeling to the reader emotionally satisfied by the story. A good writer should thus use this element to bring characters together with their respective conflicts in life.