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Controversial Favoritism In The Kite Runner

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Controversial Favoritism Throughout the first half of Kite Runner, there is controversy about Baba’s preference between Hassan and Amir. Contrary to the belief that Hassan and Amir are treated equally, it is crystal clear that Baba favors Hassan. First and most important, Hassan is a Hashara and should be nothing more than a servant to Baba. In Afghanistan, a country that overwhelmingly values social standings, the class difference dictates a person's whole life. In theory, Baba should view Hassan as a servant at the most, but his expressed love and care for Hassan makes it blatant that there is a heartfelt connection between the two. On the boys' birthdays, Baba got Amir a watch and a Schwinn bicycle, while he got Hassan a cleft lip surgery

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