Problem
In Stephanie Ericsson's essay, "The Ways We Lie" the author explores the various forms of dishonesty that are present in everyday life, both big and small. Ericsson's essay provides an interesting perspective on the role of lies in literature and its impact on storytelling. Her lie is seen in a quote said by Baba which helps with personal growth as the realization to regain the integrity that's lost causes Baba to come to terms with his past mistakes and seek redemption. Throughout the analysis of Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird and Khaled Hosseini's The Kite Runner, it becomes clear that the complex nature of parent-child relationships, the effects of war, and the impact of societal prejudices play a crucial role in the development of the story and the personal growth and redemption of its characters. Both novels serve as powerful examples of how these themes can be depicted through the use of lies, and how they shape the characters' understanding of themselves and the world around them.