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Essay / Comparison of Hassan in The Kite Runner - 705
Their relationship was already facing difficulties, due to social expectations and differences in their status and personality. Amir didn't want to be Hassan's friend after the kite tournament because he felt guilty about what happened. Seeing Hassan reminded him of his failure as a friend, and he thought Hassan was upset seeing him too. This led Amir to believe that one of them had to leave home and that their continued friendship would only cause pain. Amir tries to alleviate this guilt when they are under the grenadier and he hits Hassan with the grenades. Amir isn't doing this because he's angry at Hassan, he's trying to convince Hassan to hit him, because he thinks it's what he deserves after not doing anything to help him.