In his words and actions, Baba sets the moral bar in the story. When Amir is a boy, Baba's major concern about him is that he doesn't have the courage to stand up for himself, demonstrating that Baba places great value on doing what is right. Amir describes him to be proud, independent, determined, but sometimes emotionally distant and...
Unlike Amir who is about changing, Hassan's character is about never changing. He is always loyal, forgiving, and good-natured. As a servant to Baba and Amir, Hassan grows up with a very particular role in life. While Amir prepares for school in the morning, Hassan reads his Amir's books and his breakfast. While Amir is at school getting an...
Amir is the central character of the story, as well as its narrator. He has a privileged upbringing. His father, Baba, is rich by Afghan standards, and as a result, Amir grows up accustomed to having what he wants. The only thing he feels deprived of is a deep emotional connection with Baba, which he blames on himself. He...