Class Differences In The Kite Runner

In addition, the rigid class structure in this novel makes friendships between those of different ethnic backgrounds impractical. The Pashtuns is the dominant group in the Afghanistan who practice Sunni Islam where as the Hazara’s practice Shi’a Islam. Amir’ social standing encourages him to believe that he is superior to Hassan. The protagonist’s father also had a similar relationship with Hassan’s father. Amir and his father use the division between the two groups to oppress them both in subtle ways, as they pretend to be close to Hassan and Ali, while keeping them at an arms distance as servants. The class difference can instantly be seen in the beginning of the novel, as the only Hazara’s we know are servants who were discriminated everyday. …show more content…
Amir made that choice independently from what he believed. This tells the readers that Amir was selfish. He was using Hassan as an object that will bring him the one thing that would lead to Baba’s affection. The author shows how regardless of how far relationships between two ethnic groups that are located on opposite ends of a scale are they can never share a strong bond. If a child such as Amir at the age of twelve embraces thoughts of racism than hope for that country is lost. Furthermore, if the ethnic discrimination continues many are going to flee fearing the chance of whether they would see the sun rise the next day. Despite Afghanistan’s “powerful procession of solidarity, one has to wonder whether the Hazaras are likely to find peace on either side of the Durand Line or if their only option is to escape the lands of their forefathers” (I am Hazara). It is ironic to see a government fail in finding a solution to an ethnic war that has been happening for decades. As the governing roles are passed down throughout the years, it is pathetic to see a country naïve in choosing their morals rather than think about change and a better nurturing society for