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How Does Amir Treat Hassan

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During chapter seven there is a controversial moment in which Hassan is getting attacked by Assef, Kamal and Wali while Amir chooses not to take action and hides. In the book The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini, Amir does not take any action to protect Hassan from getting raped. Even though Amir may have been looking out for his own personal safety Amir made the wrong decision by not assisting Hassan. The decision Amir made was wrong as, Hassan has always stood up for Amir, Hassan is supportive and loyal towards Amir and his family and Amir and Hassan are basically brothers. Firstly, Amir made the wrong decision of not helping Hassan as Hassan always stands up for Amir. Hassan saves Amir from the very people who inflict Hassan harm later on when, “Assef slipped on the brass knuckles… There was a …show more content…

However when the roles are reversed and Amir could help out Hassan, he chooses not to. Amir’s decision was incorrect as Hassan stands up for Amir but he decides not to return the favor. Furthermore, Amir’s decision was incorrect as Hassan is supportive and loyal towards Amir and his family. Hassan’s loyalty is undoubtedly proven in the following conversation, “Did you steal Amir’s watch, Hassan? Hassan replied with a single word… “Yes”. (Hosseini 111). It was obvious to the reader as well as Hassan and his father Ali that Hassan did not steal Amir’s watch. However, Hassan did not want Baba to punish Amir for lying so he took the blame. Loyalty and support is all Ali and Hassan provided to Baba’s entire family from the beginning. Ali has done everything for Amir from making his breakfast to getting his clothes ready in the morning. In addition, Amir made the wrong decision as Hassan and Amir are basically brothers. Family or in this case family friends have to stick together, “Did you know Hassan and you were fed from the same beast? Did you know that, Amir agha?” (Hosseini

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In Amir's mind, felt that he should lessen both Hassan's and his own suffering. He also knew that someone had to leave and that the person wasn't him. By letting his urge for his father's approval guide his actions, Amir waited to the next morning to planted money and his wristwatch in Ali's and Hassan's living quarters. When Amir's father confronted Hassan about the stolen gifts, he admitted to it, due to his loyalty to Amir. As a result, Ali had decided that him and Hassan should leave.

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