The Kite Runner: Jealousy

Zoe and I have chosen to read the book The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. This is a historical fiction novel that takes place in Kabul, Afghanistan and is told in the perspective of a wealthy Pashtun boy named Amir. So far, a prominent element of this book is the complicated relationship between the Amir and his robust father. Amir goes into great depth describing his father, Baba, who is a highly respected, accomplished, and admirable man. Amir desires approval from his father and looks up to him at a high standard. He tries very hard to please Baba but is at many times rejected. Zoe noted how Amir demonstrates feelings of jealousy when Baba shows any affection towards his friend Hassan. Hassan is Baba’s house servant’s son and Amir’s closest