Khaled Hosseini's "The Kite Runner" is a touching tale about one's struggles through hard times. Although the author does not specifically relate to the reasons of Hassan's loyalty, the text explores how the incident of the alleyway has brought out the best as well as the worst in human nature. The unconscionable horrors that follow might dehumanize the victim, erode their faith to mankind irrevocably, however, Hassan never sinks to such levels but rather transcends from this and shows the full degree of his devotion to Amir. Contrary speaking, Amir fails to overcome his shame and resorts to such acts as betraying Hassan's loyalty, as his guilt has resulted him to frame Hassan where these actions have caused Amir fleeting moments of remorse and despair.
On one hand, we have our oppressed Hassan, whose life was determined at birth for being a hazara. However, throughout Hassan's childhood, Hassan clings onto Amir, unwavering in his devotion to him. The one thought which runs......
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