The Kite Runner

Amir has a hard time finding himself and where he fits in with his father Baba. Baba in hand also has a hard time accepting who Amir is and accepting that Amir is in fact his own blood. Amir is jealous of the relationship Baba has with Hassan his best friend. Whenever Baba gets Amir something he gets the same for Hassan. Hassan is such a great friend he will do anything to stick up for Amir and to be by his side through the easy and difficult. Amir on the other hand tends to think about himself and the consequences he may face. For instance when Amir did absolutely nothing to save Hassan during the disgusting incident in the alley. That alone tells you what type of friend Amir is to Hassan. Amir was afraid of getting his behind whooped by the other boys and did nothing to stop the rape of his best friend. Now i see when in the book it says that "that was the last time i seen Hassan smile" I myself would have a hard time smiling after something like that.