Amir is the narrator and protagonist of the novel and is a Pashtun and Sunni Muslim. Although not a completely sympathetic character, Amir is one for whom most readers feel compassion. Amir has conflicted feelings about his father, Baba, and his playmate, Hassan.Also asked, how is Amir characterized in The Kite Runner?
Amir is the sensitive and intelligent son of a well-to-do businessman in Kabul, and he grows up with a sense of entitlement. His defining traits are bravery, selflessness, and intelligence, though his smarts are more instinctual than bookish, largely because he is uneducated.
Secondly, how does Amir develop as a character? The character of Amir goes through drastic changes as he moves from adolescence to adulthood. As a child Amir begins his life in Kabul, where his character is shaped through conflicts with his father and Hassan. As Amir departs for America his character can be described as selfish and cowardly.
In this way, is Amir a good person in The Kite Runner?
Amir is very good at kite fighting, and when he wins the big tournament, Hassan runs down the last fallen kite. Hassan unfortunately encounters the neighborhood bullies and is assaulted. Amir, who is concerned about Hassan, goes looking for him, and watches his friend get assaulted.
What is Baba's description of Amir?
Baba, the father of the main character Amir, is a very large man. Amir describes his father's arms as large, his chest wide, and his beard full. He likes climbing into his father's arms and burying himself in his father's burly chest. Baba's personality and charity are just as large as his stature.
Why is Amir selfish?
Part of the reason Amir is selfish is that Baba, his father, restricts his love toward his son and is very critical of him. Later, when Amir chooses to adopt Hassan's son after Hassan's death, he has become truly selfless. The guilt he suffered as a boy caused him to become less selfish and more mature.Does Amir Love Hassan?
From Amir's perspective, his friendship with Hassan is filled with tension: He is jealous that Hassan is the type of boy that his father values, but he also loves and values Hassan as the only person who appears to genuinely care for him.What is the greatest lesson Amir learns about himself?
Amir learns a great deal about himself over the course of the novel, but I think one of the most important things he learns is about the nature of love and family.Does Assef die?
Significantly, Assef does not die in the novel, insinuating that the cruelest parts of Afghanistan cannot be easily or fully extinguished.Who is Amir's father?
Baba
What does it mean to be Hazara?
Hazara, or Ha·zar·as. A member of a Dari-speaking, predominantly Shiite people of central Afghanistan. Origin of Hazara. Persian hazāra from hazār thousand, troop of a thousand soldiers from Middle Persian thousand from Old Iranian hazahram ; see gheslo- in Indo-European roots.How does Amir describe Assef?
Assef is one of the more horrifying characters in 'The Kite Runner'. He spouts hatred, instills fear, and carries out his aggression with great joy, yet still stands as a reflection of our protagonist Amir, particularly in regard to how the Hazaras are viewed.Why is Amir jealous of Hassan?
Due to Baba close attention to hassan. as shown in novel-Baba had hired a plastic surgeon to correct Hassan's harelip. Amir was jealous that he could not stand up for Hassan in the same way Hassan stood up for him. His Urge of not flying the Kite like Hasan.Does Hassan forgive Amir?
Hassan Forgives Amir. Amir reads letters that Hassan wrote to him before he died and he realizes that Hassan had forgiven him for all he had done. This frees Amir from some of his guilt and helps him move on with his life.Does Amir deserve forgiveness?
Standing up for Hassan's son and later taking care of him lets Amir finally get over his guilt and forgive himself. Overall, the novel shows that everybody deserves to be forgiven; it may take more time for some to forgive, but in the end all the characters forgive each other.Why did Hassan still love Amir?
Hassan had selfless love for Amir, although he felt terribly sad by the turn of events, I don't think he harbored any ill will towards his brother. Even in his death, Hassan offered Amir the road to redemption through the adoption of Sohrab. Love is the reason Hassan told Amir, “For you a thousand times over”.Is Amir a tragic hero?
While Amir does not fit the precise definition of a classical tragic hero, he does share many qualities of tragic heroes. Amir's tragic flaws are his jealousy, cowardice, and hesitant nature. His jealousy and cowardice prevent him from intervening to save Hassan when Hassan is raped by Assef.Why does Amir want to please his father?
Amir's wish to please Baba is driven by his wish for Baba to be proud of him. Throughout Amir's life he have only gotten the recognition he craves from his father at a couple of occasions. He feels successful and happy when his father acknowledges his actions. Therefore he constantly tries to impress his Baba.Can Amir be good again?
Amir becomes good again by returning to Afghanistan and rescuing Sohrab, who, he discovers is his nephew. Since he had failed Hassan when they were both children, this is a form of redemption for him.Why is Amir afraid of Hassan's true friend?
One reason why Amir is afraid to be Hassan's true friend is because of the gap between Amir's and Hassan's race, since Amir is a higher class than Hassan in Afghan culture. Amir tests Hassan's loyalty because, he is insecure in his relationship to his father, so he tests the loyalty of those who are closest to him.Why does Amir think Hassan's surgery is ironic?
Hassan's normal smile is ironic for two reasons. When he comes out of the surgery that Baba pays for, he smiles despite his swollen, raw face and thanks Baba and Amir, but even that smile and gratitude are not enough to win Amir's true loyalty and friendship.How does Amir redeem himself?
Amir could finally redeem himself if he takes the risk of traveling to Kabul to rescue his nephew, Sohrab. Amir decides to rescue Sohrab from the orphanage and ends up fighting Assef for him. Amir then proceeds to take Sohrab back to the United States to provide him with a happy, prosperous life. 
