What Are Amir's Changing Decisions In The Kite Runner

In The Kite Runner, Amir’s makes a life changing decision in his past. When Hasson went to go get the kite just after Amir had won the kite running tournament. When Amir finally caught up to see Hasson getting raped by Assef and did nothing but watch. This decision changed Amir’s life course and made up the plot of the story. But it was also the way Baba treated Amir that influence his decision. Its Amir’s childhood actions that made his future turn out the way it did. Amir’s conflict with the decisions he made in his childhood teaches the reader to not be a coward and to stand up for those who care about you. Because the decisions someone makes will stay and affect that individual’s future through Amir living with guilt throughout his life because of what happened to Hasson and because of him not living up to his father’s expectations.
Amir can be describe as selfish considering his privileged background in Kabul with his father, Baba being wealthy. But Amir is also insecure, jealous, and at times cruel. The reason for those is due to Baba favoring Hasson over him. This is why Amir just stood and watched as Hasson got raped. Despite how Amir treats Hasson, Hasson always reminds loyal. This is where …show more content…
Amir looked up to Baba for everything he has done, but Baba doesn’t really treat Amir like the world’s best son and at most times is disappointed in him. Amir felt that Baba favored Hasson over him. Despite Hasson just being a servant. In actuality Hasson was also baba’s son but that’s another story. In the story Baba’s states: “If I hadn’t seen the doctor pull him out of my wife with my own eyes, I’d never believe he’s my son.” (Hosseini 81) This quote showed exactly how he felt about his son Amir. Seeing how Amir isn’t much of a man and doesn’t live up to his expectations. Baba favoring Hasson is what gave traits like insecure and jealous. This is why he watched Hasson get raped instead of standing up and saving