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Amir's Guilt In The Kite Runner

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Amir starts off as a cowardly character, but his desire to achieve redemption from his past sins pushes him to perform acts that require tremendous amount of courage. Amir’s sin is when he betrayed his loyal friend Hassan. Amir witnessed Assef sexually assaulting Hassan, yet offered no assistance due to the fear of what may occur to him if he interfered. Amir’s failure to gather up courage in this situation forced him to commit a series of horrible acts that is the opposite of what he truly desires to do to escape the guilt that is taking over him. The guilt that Amir felt ,will continue to haunt him throughout his life until Rahim Khan said “There is a way to be good again”. Amir learned from Rahim Khan that Hassan has a son and he needs Amir
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