For Afghanistan, money can be scarce depending on the social class of a family or the tyranny of government. In The Kite Runner Amir and Baba strive in wealth while Ali and Hassan live in their impoverished dirt home. Money is a defining characteristic of much of the conflict in the novel, whether it be treating Baba’s cancer to Afghan orphanages struggling to keep afloat. In two instances Amir hides money under a mattress, the outcome of each situation proves the powerful effect of money.
Twenty-six years before, Amir hid money underneath a mattress to frame Hassan. Amir hides money once more under Farid’s mattress because it will redeem himself. This moment is important to Amir because when he blamed Hassan, Hassan took fault to protect
Twenty-six years before, Amir hid money underneath a mattress to frame Hassan. Amir hides money once more under Farid’s mattress because it will redeem himself. This moment is important to Amir because when he blamed Hassan, Hassan took fault to protect