Kite Runner - How the Scene Sets the Stage for the Novel - Essay Example

The two boys both love the attention given to them by Baba, who advocated for bravery. Hassan proves a kite runner to Amir (Hosseini, 34).

Question 2

Characters like Amir and Hassan present masculinity in what versions
Amir’s masculinity comes out in the incident where he saved Sohrab, Hassan’s son from the brutal and abusive care of Assef, who has been bullying characters since childhood. The release of Sohrab from Assef was not an easy task Amir had to fight with Assef. Assef’s eye was shot by Sohrab; fulfilling, Hassan’s, promise to Assef (Hosseini, 56).
Hassan’s version of masculinity comes out when Hassan rescues Amir from Assef’s beatings. Assef tried to make fun of Amir for socializing with Hassan who was a servant’s child. Hassan’s Masculinity displays when, Hassan and their wife, Farzana die defending Amir’s property. The characters support Baba’s version of masculinity since they both fought to achieve something (Hosseini, 45).

Question three
How do pride and privilege affect Amir and His Actions?
Pride affects Amir’s actions when he failed to save Hassan from the brutal Hands of Assef, for fear of losing while helping Hassan. Amir felt guilty and attempted to use his privilege as the son of Baba to drive Ali and Hassan out of his father’s place by, burying some amount of money under Hassan’s mattress to ensure that Hassan stays out of his life. Amir did this to kill the guilt he was experiencing for witnessing the rape of his friend Hassan. The privileges entitled to Amir also enable Amir to save Sohrab, and bring home a son despite their marriage, and unexplained infertility (Hosseini, 64). 

As the years went by Amir gathered courage and saved, Sohrab, Hassan’s son, which proves to be a transformation from his cowardly nature from childhood (Hosseini, 84).

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