The Kite Runner Cultural Analysis

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In the Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini, Amir feels guilt about Hassan because of his past treatment of Hassan which is influenced by tradition and stereotype of social class in Afghanistan throughout the story. The first example in which this is proving is when Amir introduces about background of Ali and Baba, he “never [thinks] Hassan and [Amir] as friends” (27). In his description, there is deep misperception about a Pashtun is superior compare to a Hazara. Even though Amir recognizes he and Hassan grow up together, Amir still does not consider Hassan as a friend. When they meet Assef at first time, Amir defines Hassan to be Amir’s servant instead of his friend immediately. This is because he lives in a hierarchy society and he also receives