Class Differences In The Kite Runner
Amir and Hassan, two friends until the end of time that was until tragedy struck. They were good friends but not good enough to help one another out. Amir is Pashtun meaning he is of higher class in Afghanistan while on the other hand Hassan is a Hazara meaning he is of lower class. This sets the pace for their relationship showing that Hassan considered Amir a best friend while Amir did not see him the same way because of their class difference. In the novel The Kite Runner Amir witnessed his alleged friend Hassan get raped by the neighborhood bully Assef. This would begin their conflict and eventual demise of their relationship. His small decision to not tell anyone or help Hassan sets the mood for the whole book showing that one decision should not affect the rest of a relationship with someone. Amir’s conflict with Hassan teaches the reader that one event should not affect the rest of a relationship through Amir’s fallout with Hassan.
In fact, this event takes place in the very beginning of the book. Hosseini acknowledges that Amir had made a grave mistake in his childhood. In his …show more content…
He then leaves and returns again only to find that his friend is dead, he was too late in trying to rekindle their relationship. The book demonstrates Amir’s shock and terror when he find out the news of his best friend. Hosseini writes, “But all I could manage was to whisper “No. No. No” over and over again” (Hosseini 219). Hosseini’s point in writing this was to show that Amir was too late, he had realized his mistake. At this point Amir then discovered that Hassan was not only his childhood best friend but his brother. This left more guilt to be felt after everything was said and done. He was feeling all types of emotions because all this time he treated Hassan poorly in their youth. Amir shows that he should have been there for Hassan when he needed him but now all he can feel is
In fact, this event takes place in the very beginning of the book. Hosseini acknowledges that Amir had made a grave mistake in his childhood. In his …show more content…
He then leaves and returns again only to find that his friend is dead, he was too late in trying to rekindle their relationship. The book demonstrates Amir’s shock and terror when he find out the news of his best friend. Hosseini writes, “But all I could manage was to whisper “No. No. No” over and over again” (Hosseini 219). Hosseini’s point in writing this was to show that Amir was too late, he had realized his mistake. At this point Amir then discovered that Hassan was not only his childhood best friend but his brother. This left more guilt to be felt after everything was said and done. He was feeling all types of emotions because all this time he treated Hassan poorly in their youth. Amir shows that he should have been there for Hassan when he needed him but now all he can feel is