Betrayal In The Kite Runner
“The worst kind of hurt is betrayal, because it means someone was willing to hurt you just to
make themself feel better.”(Linda Poindexter) Betrayal, which can be considered a form of
sin, is enduring and ends up cyclic in The Kite Runner. Betrayal is one of the most prevalent
themes of The Kite Runner. One the other side friendship is also prevalent is the novel at
some places.
This thesis paper aims to look at issues related to betrayal of deep friendship. It explores the
inhumane acts of individuals which hurts people.
Amir knows Hassan is more worthy of Baba’s admiration then he is and feels deficient in the
presence of Hassan’s morality. Though Hassan was of lower class but he was superior to
Amir. The betrayal begins …show more content…
He continues to love Amir even after they
have been separated for years. He tells only good things about Amir to his son, Sohrab.
Hassan’s first word as a baby was “Amir,” and whenever he does anything for Amir he
exclaims, “For you, a thousand times over” His devotion never ceases, even when Amir
manages to have him sent away.
The friendship of the two is demonstrated by their partnership in kite fighting. Amir controls
the kite, while Hassan feeds him the string. When Amir downs a kite, Hassan is his kite
runner to retrieve the opponent’s kite as a trophy. Hassan also encourages Amir’s writing,
listening to his stories and genuinely appreciating them. As a servant he waits on Amir,
which begins to spoil their comradeship as Amir grows older and understands that Hassan
cannot read or go to school. Though Hassan defends Amir if anyone tries to bully him, Amir
sees Hassan’s persecution as a minority Hazara by the Pashtun boys and does nothing to
intervene. The older the friends get, the more social divisions separate them. Friendship is
stronger than prejudice and violence, however, for finally Amir risks his own life to save
Hassan’s son from the
make themself feel better.”(Linda Poindexter) Betrayal, which can be considered a form of
sin, is enduring and ends up cyclic in The Kite Runner. Betrayal is one of the most prevalent
themes of The Kite Runner. One the other side friendship is also prevalent is the novel at
some places.
This thesis paper aims to look at issues related to betrayal of deep friendship. It explores the
inhumane acts of individuals which hurts people.
Amir knows Hassan is more worthy of Baba’s admiration then he is and feels deficient in the
presence of Hassan’s morality. Though Hassan was of lower class but he was superior to
Amir. The betrayal begins …show more content…
He continues to love Amir even after they
have been separated for years. He tells only good things about Amir to his son, Sohrab.
Hassan’s first word as a baby was “Amir,” and whenever he does anything for Amir he
exclaims, “For you, a thousand times over” His devotion never ceases, even when Amir
manages to have him sent away.
The friendship of the two is demonstrated by their partnership in kite fighting. Amir controls
the kite, while Hassan feeds him the string. When Amir downs a kite, Hassan is his kite
runner to retrieve the opponent’s kite as a trophy. Hassan also encourages Amir’s writing,
listening to his stories and genuinely appreciating them. As a servant he waits on Amir,
which begins to spoil their comradeship as Amir grows older and understands that Hassan
cannot read or go to school. Though Hassan defends Amir if anyone tries to bully him, Amir
sees Hassan’s persecution as a minority Hazara by the Pashtun boys and does nothing to
intervene. The older the friends get, the more social divisions separate them. Friendship is
stronger than prejudice and violence, however, for finally Amir risks his own life to save
Hassan’s son from the