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Kite Runner Betrayal

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“The Kite Runner” openly begins with the story of Amir and his servant/best friend Hassan and all the adventures and struggles they experienced throughout their life. Towards the middle of the book it is revealed that Amir betrayed his best friend in an unthinkable. It is also revelaed that Ali and Baba both grew up together and were practically like brothers. The author discloses at the end of the book that Baba also betrayed his friend in the most unthinkable way. Readers come to realize that both Amir and Baba are not so different after all, the closest people to them in the end were betrayed the most. After knowing all this can readers even say that Ali and Hassan were treated like family or more like servants if so would you treat a friend like this and as servants did they deserve this? …show more content…

Baba and Ali were fortunate enough to be able to grow up together and live life. As they grew older they both got married and Baba had a son unfortunately Baba's wife died due to complications after birth. Ali got married to his cousin Sanubar but was unable to bare a child due to infertility. However one day Sanubar becomes pregnant. She had given Ali a very beautiful. She unfortunately did not stick around. Later on in the story the readers are informed that Baba betrayed his friend in the highest honor. The truth of the matter is Hassan is also Baba’s son. There are many arguments saying that what Baba did was a betrayal that no one can

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He can’t earn up to sleeping with Sanaubar and giving her a child, especially after Ali stays loyal and continues to serve Baba, “How had Baba brought himself to look Ali in the eye? How had Ali lived in that house, day in and day out, knowing he had been dishonored by his master in the single worst way an Afghan man can be dishonored” (Hosseini 225). These unanswered questions leave readers sympathizing with Ali and thinking more into their relationship. Ali gives his life away for Baba, being a beautiful father for Hassan regardless of his parents and how Sanaubar ridiculed him after birth. He turns his devotion to Baba into love for Hassan and ultimately chooses to protect Hassan by leaving Baba and Kabul for Hazarajat, “Then I saw Baba do something I had never seen him do before: He cried…‘Please,’ Baba was saying…

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The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini is a fiction novel about the complicated relationship between two half-brothers. One of the brothers, Hassan is portrayed as a very loyal, brave, and selfless person while enduring the unfairness of the societal hierarchy. Furthermore, Hassan never changes and represents the innocent archetype throughout the book. Reading through the archetypal criticism lens allows readers to identify patterns and predict what will happen throughout the book. In addition, by knowing how characters fit into an archetypal role, readers can gain a deeper understanding of the characters’ motivations, actions, and relationships with other characters.

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Instead of trying to help, Amir turns and runs away and never speaks of it. Amir turn and ran because he was fearful of Assef and was somewhat envious of Hassan due to the way Amir’s father, Baba, treated Hassan. After Amir betrayed Hassan in this way, it tears their relationship apart over time, leading to other betrayals. Another betrayal that takes

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The Kite Runner describes the life of Amir. Before the war, he lived in Kabul with his father Baba, their servant Ali and Ali’s son Hassan. Hassan and Ali are from a lower class than Amir and Baba, but Amir and Hassan are best friends regardless. In this essay the assertion ‘Amir is selfish and

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The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini is a moving novel which chronicles the treachery and atonement of its protagonist, Amir. Amir travels to San Francisco, California away from Afghanistan only to be brought back by his web of guilt of shame. Hosseini illustrates the theme of sins and redemption through Amir’s experiences in dealing with Hassan’s rape, the Taliban overtaking, and Amir’s life with Sohrab. In his early years, Amir betrays Hassan by watching him be raped by Assef.

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Ali had been married once with a woman who bore three children to the man she married after Ali. According to Rahim Khan, Ali was sterile. “When you tell a lie, you steal someone’s right to the truth” (225). Baba stole Ali’s right to the truth, regardless of Amir’s thoughts, nothing directly shows that Ali knew of his sterility. To make up for stealing from Ali, Rahim Khan sent Amir from America to Kabul, not only for his sins, but also

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Baba and Amir ultimately grew a stronger bond but at the expense of permanent guilt for Amir. The father-son relationship that occurs throughout this story enables the reader to personally connect with Amir, which explains the novel’s universal

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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.

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I wished he’d give me the punishment I craved so maybe then things could I’d finally sleep at night. Maybe then things could go return to how thye used to be betweeh us. But Hassan did nothing as i pelted him again and again”(pg.92) Amir’s concious is just bothering him and he just wants to get some type of punishment for not being the “friend” that he had to be and this also shows how Hassan is and will always be Loyal to him this shows that no matter what happens Hassan will still loyal and he would never do anything to hurt Amir but in the other hand Amir did the opposite and one can see that it is bothering

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he stole the right to Hassan 's life, the right to have a father or a mother, he has nothing but a ruler and Ali who looked over Hassan. So he moved away from his riches to work one coming, long hour shifts to support his family and to tell the truth he gave up himself to explain his story even though he knew they would be upset with him but it 's

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On the other hand, his Hazara servant and childhood friend, Hassan, has always remained loyal to Amir even with his atrocious betrayal. His knowledge of Amir’s deceitful actions never impeded him from ultimately sacrificing himself for Amir’s benefit. Hassan’s compassionate and forgiving attitude added to Amir’s guilt, making it nearly impossible for him to forgive himself. Hassan’s tremendous sacrifice highlights his kind hearted nature, which eventually positively impacts Amir’s life turning him into a more appreciative person. Growing up together led Amir and Hassan to

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The story shows that Baba was more than just a manly, confident guy. Hassan was also shown as round character. Hassan was portrayed as a loyal, compassionate, and selfless friend throughout the story. However, after being raped, he lost interest in the things he once loved.

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