The Kite Runner Power Analysis

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I found many things in The Kite Runner that follow the use and abuse of power. One abuse of power is Amir and Hassan’s friendship. Amir has a lot of power over Hassan, for Hassan admires Amir very much. In chapter 7, Assef confronts Hassan in an alley, and tries to get the kite from him. Hassan knows how important the kite is to Amir, so he does not give it up. This makes Assef furious, so he decides to quell his anger by assaulting Hassan. Hassan just lets this happen because he does not want to let Amir down. Little did Hassan know Amir was watching the whole time, yet he never said or did anything to stop this vehement act. Hassan still continued to be loyal to Amir, but neither of them ever told Baba what had happened. If I was Hassan I

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