Relationships In The Kite Runner

Relationships, the way in which two objects, ideas, or people connect, do not always lead to friendships. This is due to their intricate nature and obstacles that arise within them as a result. Ultimately, friendships endure numerous challenges in unimaginable ways as portrayed through Amir and Hassan’s complex relationship, the prominent underlying force in The Kite Runner.
During their childhood, both of the boys were inseparable, some would even mistake them as friends. However, their relationship was far more complicated than what meets the eye. Hassan is a Hazara therefore, he is part of the minority group in Pakistan. Essentially, he is Amir's servant, although they do not seem to behave this way. However, when confronted by Assef, the neighborhood tyrant, Amir finds himself wanting to vocalize that Hassan is not his friend but his servant. During this time society viewed Hazaras as worthless, good for nothing, individuals. Due to this, Amir is afraid to openly express his friendship with Hassan, as this would risk receiving hatred and humiliation from those around him. Additionally, Amir constantly tests Hassan’s loyalty because Amir is wary of himself and those around him. He lacks self-esteem …show more content…
The main source of resentment, however, stems from the lack of affection Amir receives from his father, Baba. In comparison to Hassan, Amir tends to be more introverted and has a passion for literature. One the other hand, Hassan is the complete opposite. He possesses a strong will and is athletically inclined just like Baba. Even though Amir does not share various qualities with his father, he fails to understand why Baba displays more outward affection towards Hassan, which develops the basis for Amir’s slight resentment in relation to Hassan. For this reason, Amir finds himself struggling to prove his worthiness to Baba and end “his life as a ghost” (Hosseini