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Importance Of Amir In The Kite Runner By Khaled Hosseini
period always haunt him in some way. The author, Khaled Hosseini, has shown great importance to the characterization of the protagonist and his friend Hassan. He introduces us to the personalities of the characters in an exciting and natural way. Amir is sensitive, bookish, sometimes selfish, and a little mischievous. He is eager to please his father, whom he views as a role model. He feels that Baba does not love him because he is not like Baba at all in character and he feels guilty of his mother’s death. Baba is a hardworking and an independent thinker. He always succeeded and did not care what others thought about him.
Baba has his own morals and principles. Lastly there’s Hassan, who is a loyal and courageous friend. Hassan is always found
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