The Theme Of Betrayal In The Kite Runner '

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Betrayal has become common in any kind of relationship whether it be dishonesty or disloyalty. For there to be betrayal there has to be trust. This is the case in The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. According to Dictionary.com betrayal means to deliver or expose to an enemy by treachery or disloyalty. Hassan constantly shows loyalty to Amir, but yet Amir still seems to betray him. At first it was minor betrayals which then lead to major ones. Throughout Amir’s lifetime he continues to betray his loved ones when he simply has the decision not to. At first Amir makes fun of Hassan’s lack of education. When Amir would read to Hassan and he did not know the word Amir would “tease him, expose his ignorance”. It may not seem so bad, but he is making