Kite Runner Final In Frankenstein, when the astute scientist is compared to the savage monster, his qualities appear to stand out. The same could be said when comparing two characters, Amir and Hassan, in the book The Kite Runner, by Hosseini Khaled. With the setting in Afghanistan, Hassan is stripped of many rights since he is the minority, the Hazaras. On the other hand, Hassan is the majority, the Pashtuns, with a respected father. With this great divide, they are unable to live in harmony as Baba, their father, takes care of them. They have very diverse lifestyles in Afghanistan. Hassan is a poor Hazara while Amir is a rich Pashtun. They also have very different characteristics that contrast each other, making Hassan seem heroic. In addition,
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While Amir and Hassan are being bullied by Assef, Amir questions his friendship: "How can you talk to him [Hassan], play with him, let him touch you?...How can you call him your 'friend '?...But he 's not my friend! I almost blurted. He 's my servant! Had I really thought that?...I turned and came face to face with Hassan 's slingshot[that was aimed at Assef]"(41). Speculating the quote, Amir is shown to have a weak resolve where he is easily persuaded. Hassan, on the other hand, bravely pulls out his slingshot immediately to protect Amir. In this scene, Hassan is speculated as a hero compared to the weak Amir. He shows of hesitation to save Amir. Amir on the other hand is the weak link and has wavering thoughts about their relationship. Another strong characteristic that Hassan portrays is strength. A few weeks after the traumatic rape, Amir and Hassan meet under a pomegranate tree. Amir breaks down and attacks Hassan: " 'What would you do if I hit you with this? ' I said, tossing the fruit up and down... 'What would you do? ' I repeated...It struck him in the chest and exploded in a spray of red pulp. Hassan 's cry was pregnant with surprise and pain. 'Hit me back! '"(92). Hassan is portrayed as mentally strong compared to Amir. Instead of breaking down, Hassan contains his feelings for several weeks, doing his duties and chores. Amir, only witnessing the rape, mentally breaks down for several weeks and isolates himself. …show more content…
Amir visits Afghanistan once again when Rahim Khan calls him. In his visit to Rahim Khan 's house, they discuss how Hassan lived: "Hassan tended to the flowers in the garden, soaked the roots, picked off yellowing leaves, and planted rose bushes. He painted the walls. In the house, he swept rooms no one had slept in for years, and cleaned bathrooms no one had bathed in. Like he was preparing the someone 's return... Hassan rebuilt the wall with his own hands, brick by brick, until it stood whole again"(208). Even after Hassan 's traumatic experiences due to Amir, Hassan still is devoted to Amir. Hassan prepares for Hassan to return to Afghanistan, although the chances are slim. He even goes as far as rebuilding a wall that was destroyed by a rocket by hand. Hassan lives happily with his family. On the other hand, Amir was
While Amir and Hassan are being bullied by Assef, Amir questions his friendship: "How can you talk to him [Hassan], play with him, let him touch you?...How can you call him your 'friend '?...But he 's not my friend! I almost blurted. He 's my servant! Had I really thought that?...I turned and came face to face with Hassan 's slingshot[that was aimed at Assef]"(41). Speculating the quote, Amir is shown to have a weak resolve where he is easily persuaded. Hassan, on the other hand, bravely pulls out his slingshot immediately to protect Amir. In this scene, Hassan is speculated as a hero compared to the weak Amir. He shows of hesitation to save Amir. Amir on the other hand is the weak link and has wavering thoughts about their relationship. Another strong characteristic that Hassan portrays is strength. A few weeks after the traumatic rape, Amir and Hassan meet under a pomegranate tree. Amir breaks down and attacks Hassan: " 'What would you do if I hit you with this? ' I said, tossing the fruit up and down... 'What would you do? ' I repeated...It struck him in the chest and exploded in a spray of red pulp. Hassan 's cry was pregnant with surprise and pain. 'Hit me back! '"(92). Hassan is portrayed as mentally strong compared to Amir. Instead of breaking down, Hassan contains his feelings for several weeks, doing his duties and chores. Amir, only witnessing the rape, mentally breaks down for several weeks and isolates himself. …show more content…
Amir visits Afghanistan once again when Rahim Khan calls him. In his visit to Rahim Khan 's house, they discuss how Hassan lived: "Hassan tended to the flowers in the garden, soaked the roots, picked off yellowing leaves, and planted rose bushes. He painted the walls. In the house, he swept rooms no one had slept in for years, and cleaned bathrooms no one had bathed in. Like he was preparing the someone 's return... Hassan rebuilt the wall with his own hands, brick by brick, until it stood whole again"(208). Even after Hassan 's traumatic experiences due to Amir, Hassan still is devoted to Amir. Hassan prepares for Hassan to return to Afghanistan, although the chances are slim. He even goes as far as rebuilding a wall that was destroyed by a rocket by hand. Hassan lives happily with his family. On the other hand, Amir was