The most elaborate theme and which is the central building block in The Kite Runner is that of guilt¹. This paper argues that transgression and ultimate transvaluation is essentially the goal of the author, and that, he aims to achieve this through the protagonist, Amir. This theme is closely interwoven with yet another prominent one-the theme of redemption. The starting point of this paper begins with a postulation that the interlocking of these two themes is inseparable since the outcome of redemption is as a result of a choice made hitherto before it. Although a truism that an ominous offence is firstly committed and subsequently followed by some kind of remorse which in this paper is referred to as redemption, the paper examines Amir's characterization and character as a clear manifestation of these recurring motifs. For the purpose to address the aforementioned problems, interrogation is made in this paper at careful understanding of some key issues. For example, in what ways are they (guilt and redemption) manifested? What are the triggers of guilt and subsequent redemption? What is the role of betrayal as harbinger of guilt and redemption? To what extent do interventions by the guilt address the issue of guilt? This paper will attempt to answer these questions. Although there are emerging motifs, such as man's humanity to man, bigotry, master and slave relationships, coming of age, prejudice, this paper will remain focused on betrayal, guilt and redemption.