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Theme Of Weakness In The Kite Runner

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Throughout the novel, Amir shows weakness within many areas on his life. The instance in which Amir’s betrayal is shown is the first ever harassment Hassan had indorsed with Assef and his friends. Within this confrontation, Assef insults Hassan on his cultural background and states that Amir and Baba are the one reason Afghanistan is dirtier with Harazas. Baba, is rich by Afghan standards a well known person throughout Kabul. Amir’s courage and loyalty prove to be on the line, a true friend would stand up for his so called best friend however he thinks to himself, “But he’s not my friend! [He] almost blurted. He’s my servant!” (41) This shows that Amir is weak, he doesn’t stand up for who he loves, and is easily persuaded. Amir denies his love
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