The Kite Runner Observation Essay

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While I was reading the novel, The Kite Runner I have made many observation and evaluation on some of the character in the novel. I noticed Baba’s behavior to his son Amir. Baba isn’t very loving to Amir. Based on Baba conversation with Rahim Khan, we learn that he is disappointed with the lack of qualities Amir has of him. Based on that I believe he acts coldly to his son because he reminds him of his dead wife. The author explains how Amir likes to read and write poetry. Amir’s mother was also a poet.
Another observation I made is how Hassan is a friend to Amir but he doesn’t consider him to be one. They hang out with each other all the time and Hassan does everything for him. I have also notice he is peer pressured not to be friends with

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