While Amir allows his prejudice toward Hassan’s social rank and his competition for Baba’s attention to interfere with his friendship with Hassan, he strives to reconcile the relationship by adopting Sohrab, demonstrating his loyalty to Hassan. Amir’s judgement toward Hassan’s low status limits his ability to see and treat Hassan as an equal and a friend. His jealousy of Baba’s attention toward Hassan deepens Amir’s resentment toward Hassan, contributing to his rejection of Hassan’s loyalty. Eventually, Amir realizes his wrongdoings towards Hassan and attempts to repay Hassan by raising Sohrab. While the friendship of Amir and Hassan remain central to the novel, Hassan’s constant loyalty causes Amir to avoid Hassan, but Amir’s transformation
