Character Relationships In The Kite Runner By Khaled Hosseini

Character relationships are one of the most frequently analyzed aspects of novels. These relationships provide the reader with information about what characters may think about each other without directly stating it. In The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini, Amir and Hassan’s relationship is complex enough by nature and continues to get more twisted following the Kite Running Competition. When closely analyzing the actions of both characters, the intricacy of their relationship begins to unravel. Prior to the Kite competition, Amir and Hassan’s relationship is already unbalanced as shown through their behavior toward each other. From the beginning, Amir’s first word “was Baba. [Hassan’s] was Amir”, foreshadowing what their relationship entails