The Kite Runner Betrayal
In “The Kite Runner,” Amir and Baba both betray the servants most loyal to them. Hassan and Ali both do everything in their power to please their masters and remain loyal to them. Hassan and Ali differ from their masters in numerous ways but both pairs have similar differences. The master servant relationship between Baba, Ali and Amir, Hassan both differ in the characters’ attitudes, relationships, loyalty and courage.
Although Baba and Ali grew up together, they grow to be very distinct people. Baba is a respected Afghan businessman who constantly gives to the community. Baba also stood up for himself and others when he felt that something was unjustified. Ali on the other hand is very reserved and doesn’t do anything when people make fun of him and call him, “Babalu.” The relationships both men have with their sons are also very distinct. Baba never shows any affection toward Amir because he wants Amir to be someone who he can be proud of. Baba has certain expectations of Amir that aren’t realistic; this makes Amir try to become someone he’s not. On the other hand, Ali and Hassan’s relationship is the opposite to that of Baba and Amir. Although Hassan is actually Baba’s son, Ali understands Hassan in a way that Baba never does because Ali is a Hazzara servant which Hassan is as well. Social Status prevents Baba from treating Hassan like the son he always wanted. But social status allows Ali to treat Hassan like a son even though they are unrelated.
Amir and Hassan’s friendship as they were growing up was, “A kinship that not even time could break.” They were fed from the same breast, took their first steps on the same yard and spoke their first words under the same roof. They were told that there was a brotherhood between people who fed from the same breast; in the end they were brothers. Hassan considers Amir a close friend, even a brother and does whatever he can to please Amir. Throughout the novel he commonly exclaims, “For you a thousand times over!” In
Although Baba and Ali grew up together, they grow to be very distinct people. Baba is a respected Afghan businessman who constantly gives to the community. Baba also stood up for himself and others when he felt that something was unjustified. Ali on the other hand is very reserved and doesn’t do anything when people make fun of him and call him, “Babalu.” The relationships both men have with their sons are also very distinct. Baba never shows any affection toward Amir because he wants Amir to be someone who he can be proud of. Baba has certain expectations of Amir that aren’t realistic; this makes Amir try to become someone he’s not. On the other hand, Ali and Hassan’s relationship is the opposite to that of Baba and Amir. Although Hassan is actually Baba’s son, Ali understands Hassan in a way that Baba never does because Ali is a Hazzara servant which Hassan is as well. Social Status prevents Baba from treating Hassan like the son he always wanted. But social status allows Ali to treat Hassan like a son even though they are unrelated.
Amir and Hassan’s friendship as they were growing up was, “A kinship that not even time could break.” They were fed from the same breast, took their first steps on the same yard and spoke their first words under the same roof. They were told that there was a brotherhood between people who fed from the same breast; in the end they were brothers. Hassan considers Amir a close friend, even a brother and does whatever he can to please Amir. Throughout the novel he commonly exclaims, “For you a thousand times over!” In