In the book The Kite Runner we meet the two boys Amir and Hassan. Amir is the son of a wealthy man, and the two of them are living together in a big and high- standard house in Kabul with their servant and his son, Hassan. Hassan and Amir become good friends despite their differences. Amir goes to school and works hard. His father has big expectations for him and want’s him to get a good education. Meanwhile Hassan is “just” a servant, and his further life is pretty much settled.
Disregarded all differences, the two boys have grown up together, and they have shared and experienced a lot during their childhood. Amir’s father has taken care of Hassan as if he was his own son, and this has affected Amir in many ways. It has created a lot of jealousy, and Amir feels that he doesn’t live up to his father’s expectations. Even though he sees Hassan as an equal, there are still some significant differences between them. First of all, Amir is a Pashtun and Hassan is a Hazara. This makes a natural gap between them, also in others understanding.
When Hassan and Amir are together they often have to stand up to bullies that are harassing them. It’s always Hassan that takes the lead, he dears to confront and resist the bullies. But one day he is not able to stand up for himself. Hassan gets raped in an alley while Amir is watching. Amir has to make a decision whether he shall help Hassan or not, but he doesn’t have the guts to confront the bullies. It was the one decision that changed everything. Amir is left with guilt, guilt that is going to follow him for a long time in his adult life as well. Hassan isn't unscarred himself. The gap between the two friends becomes clearer in the book. Slowly they grow further and further apart, and all that’s left is jealousy, regret and a whole lot of memories.
Disregarded all differences, the two boys have grown up together, and they have shared and experienced a lot during their childhood. Amir’s father has taken care of Hassan as if he was his own son, and this has affected Amir in many ways. It has created a lot of jealousy, and Amir feels that he doesn’t live up to his father’s expectations. Even though he sees Hassan as an equal, there are still some significant differences between them. First of all, Amir is a Pashtun and Hassan is a Hazara. This makes a natural gap between them, also in others understanding.
When Hassan and Amir are together they often have to stand up to bullies that are harassing them. It’s always Hassan that takes the lead, he dears to confront and resist the bullies. But one day he is not able to stand up for himself. Hassan gets raped in an alley while Amir is watching. Amir has to make a decision whether he shall help Hassan or not, but he doesn’t have the guts to confront the bullies. It was the one decision that changed everything. Amir is left with guilt, guilt that is going to follow him for a long time in his adult life as well. Hassan isn't unscarred himself. The gap between the two friends becomes clearer in the book. Slowly they grow further and further apart, and all that’s left is jealousy, regret and a whole lot of memories.
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