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Why Is Amir Important In The Kite Runner

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The Kite Runner The character I feel is largely important is Amir in the book Kite Runner. Amir is the narrator of the story, a story that give details about his childhood and it continues all the way through his lifetime. When he is reminded of the tragic events in 1975, in which he carried out awful sins against his friend and half brother, Hassan. His childhood is very rough and very eventful which makes the book interesting. Baba and Amir are members of the Pashtuns, the mass, who believe they are better than the Hazara and follow the Sunni sect of Islam. Baba is a well-off, smart entrepreneur, and is determined to win his father's acceptance and approval. In addition, he often believes that his father hates him. Baba is one that holds …show more content…

After Amir brings his kite home, he explores for Hassan and the blue kite, sadly, his search ends at the end of an alley, but he stands hidden, watches, and does nothing while Hassan was beaten and raped. As he got scared, he runs away, running home, he then covers his face into his father's chest and cries. From then on, Amir treats Hassan as a servant and his lies continue. He lies about Hassan being ill and asks Baba to get new servants. Amir accuses Hassan of theft, in which Hassan and Ali leave their home. This is the last time he will ever see them. When Hassan leaves it only making things worse for Admir feeling guilty as ever. Soraya is Amir's wife, she, too, suffers from her mistakes, like that of Amir. He speaks well of her and he admires her for being able to express her shame for her sin. She tells Amir that she is so lucky to have him, because he is different from other Afghan men. He has no problem with her past because he has one of his own. Through dedication to their family, she takes care of Amir's father, Baba before his death. Their marriage survives the horrible news that she can never have children; however, she is rewarded when Sohrab becomes her son and their family is

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