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"The Kite Runner: Chapters 1-3 Analysis"

The reflection on the first three chapters of The Kite Runner highlights the complex friendship between Amir and Hassan, shaped by social class differences and jealousy. Amir, a privileged Pashtun, struggles with his feelings towards Hassan, a Hazara servant, who possesses the respect of Amir's father, Baba. The author anticipates a pivotal incident that will ultimately fracture their friendship, driven by Amir's jealousy and internal conflicts.

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"The Kite Runner: Chapters 1-3 Analysis"

The reflection on the first three chapters of The Kite Runner highlights the complex friendship between Amir and Hassan, shaped by social class differences and jealousy. Amir, a privileged Pashtun, struggles with his feelings towards Hassan, a Hazara servant, who possesses the respect of Amir's father, Baba. The author anticipates a pivotal incident that will ultimately fracture their friendship, driven by Amir's jealousy and internal conflicts.

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Nia Capers

Mrs. Sole

English 4H

30 September 2025

Chapter 1-3 Reflection

After reading the first three chapters of The Kite Runner, the plot and mysterious quality

of the novel have started to build. From my point of view, it seems that the event that ultimately

distances Hassan and Amir is caused by Amir’s jealousy. The two boys have grown up together

and are the best of friends, but still live totally different lives. Amir is a privileged Pashtun boy,

while Hassan is the son of one of Amir’s servants. Hassan’s life as a Hazaran servant child seems

far from easy. No matter how equal he and Amir are treated at home, the rest of Afghanistan

constantly looks down on him. Hazaras are the lower-class subjects and face constant ridicule.

They face harassment from neighborhood children and adults, as they yell insults at him and his

father as they walk the streets, and are even explained to be savages to children in school. Even

with all of his struggles and social standing, Hassan still has the one thing that Amir wants,

Baba’s respect. With every page I read, I can feel the tension in Amir’s words. I believe that as

the story goes on, we will see Amir’s jealousy build and soon erupt.

My question going forward is what is the big incident that causes Hassan and Amir’s

friendship to end? I’m sure we have all felt jealous of someone in our lifetime but was it enough

to break up a friendship? Hassan is so loyal to Amir. He always takes the blame for all of their

pranks and stands up for them against bullies. In Amir’s case, Hassan’s loyalty is his greatest

strength, as well as his greatest fault, because the courage that is fueled by his loyalty draws

Baba in. Amit always remembers feeling distant from his father. Always felt like he was never
Baba’s priority or interest. Will Baba start to involve Hassan in activities that Amir never liked

or found interesting? Will Baba finally find a “son” to follow in his footsteps? I guess that Baba

will continue to compliment Hassan until Amir can not handle it anymore. Maybe he will insult

Hassan by throwing jabs at his culture and social status. This would evidently hurt Hassan and

show him that his best friend views him the same way the rest of Afghanistan does. I cannot wait

to continue reading and figure out what will happen between these two boys.

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