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He tries to stay away from Hassan because he does not know how to deal with the feelings of Hassan's rape
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Amir underestimates Hassan's loyalty and selflessness, believing that their friendship is one-sided and that Hassan is lesser than him due to his low socio-economic status as a Hazara. Amir also underestimates Hassan's courage and strength, not realizing the depths of his character until a pivotal moment in their lives.
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What contrast is made between amir and hassan?
Amir is selfish and Hassan is humble and loyal to Amir. Hassan is a Hazara, Amir is a pashtun. Amir is granted to right to get an education, Hassan is not.
How is hassan related to amir?
Actually, they are half brothers. Amir had found out that when Rahim Khan had hinted that Ali was not Hassan's father but Baba was (which explains why Baba had a closer relationship to Hassan and Amir).
What does amir do to get ali and hassan in trouble?
Amir frames Hassan for stealing money and a watch, knowing that Hassan will take the blame to protect him. Amir stands by and does nothing to stop it, thus indirectly getting both Ali and Hassan in trouble.
Why did Amir throw pomegranates at Hassan?
Amir threw pomegranates at Hassan out of frustration and jealousy stemming from their complex relationship and his own insecurities about his father's affection for Hassan. This act was an expression of Amir's conflicting emotions and desire to hurt Hassan in the heat of the moment.
What did amir carve on the pomegranate tree?
Amir and Hassan, the sultans of Kabul
What do Hassan and Ali give Amir for his birthday?
Hassan and Ali give Amir a leather-bound notebook for his birthday.
What was amirs first word in The Kite Runner?
Hassan's first word is Amir. Amir does not reveal his name till this point, which shows his underlying guilt because Hassan loves him so much and Amir's betrayal.
How was amir responsible for the flight of ali and hassan?
Amir put his watch and some money in Hassan's mattress. Hassan found these items and told Ali about how he got raped while Amir hid and watched, so they left Kabul.
What does baba then do that shocks amir?
Baba shocks Amir by letting Hassan and Ali stay at the house, as Amir had put the wristwatch and Afghani bills under Hassan's mattress so that when Baba did find out about Hassan's stealing (a trait that Baba once told Amir he would never forgive in a person), Baba would want to push them out. Instead of Baba kicking them out, he forgave Hassan for "stealing" (he only admits stealing from Amir to protect him), and begs them to stay. Hassan and Ali leave the next morning and Baba weeps when they leave.
In The Kite Runner what are three instances where amir feels or shows jealousy toward haasan?
Amir feels jealousy towards Hassan when Baba shows favoritism towards Hassan, when Hassan excels at kite running, and when Hassan receives attention and affection from Baba. These instances highlight Amir's deep-seated feelings of inadequacy and envy towards Hassan despite their close relationship.
How did hassan come into amir life?
Hassan is Amir's half brother. Hassan's father, Ali, was like a brother to Baba so he lived with Baba. However, Baba impreganated Ali's wife and had Hassan who became good friends with Amir.
Why does Amir thinks it's ironic that Hassan is getting a plastic surgery to smile the next winter?
Amir thinks it is ironic because Hassan smiles everyday even with the inability to do it correctly. Amir also see it is ironic becuase Baba (Amir's father) pays for the surgery when Hassan is seen not to be Baba's son. (even though Hassan is Baba's illegitimate child)
