Hassan remains the same through out the entire novel. loyal, forgiving, and good-natured innocent, and selfless. As a servant to Baba and Amir, Hassan does everything with compassion. Hassan does not attend school so While Amir gets ready for school in the morning, Hassan prepares Amir’s books and his breakfast. While Amir is at school learning, Hassan helps his father with the chores and grocery shopping. Hassan doesn't question his duty "To sacrifice himself for others". Even though he lives with Amir he does not envy what he has. Hassan is the definition of innocence as a result, his innocence leads him to get raped by a neighborhood bully. Baba In the beginning of the novel baba is portrayed as a courageous man who has a strong set of morals to live by and has great value on doing what is right. This is shown by when he is willing to sacrifice his life and stands up to the Russian guard who attempts raping a Hazara women. However later on in the book it is revealed he is this way out of guilt. Baba was a man torn between two halves; Amir and Hassan. It is revealed that Hassan to is his son because he slept with a Hazara women. Baba built an orphanage, which at first seemed to be a simple act of charity. Baba built the orphanage to make up for the guilt he felt for not being able to acknowledge Hassan as his son. Baba’s hesitation to show his emotions causes Amir to feel the strain between their relationship. …show more content…
There is not much hope in the almost apologetic opening