Rosie M. Banks answers “If Amir had known that Hassan was his...”

Sam asked this question about The Kite Runner:

If Amir had known that Hassan was his half-brother at the beginning of the novel, do you think his reaction would have been different when Hassan had been raped?

Rosie M. Banks I see many answers talking about how Amir would change his view on Hassan. While I agree with them, personally, I think the biggest change would have …moreI see many answers talking about how Amir would change his view on Hassan. While I agree with them, personally, I think the biggest change would have been Amir's view of his father. I think he would have looked at his father a little differently and not hero-worshiped him as much. Most of Amir's actions were based on wanting to win his father's approval, including his desire to win the kite-flying competition and get the kite back, which ultimately led to Hassan getting raped. Maybe if he had known Hassan was his half-brother before, Hassan would have never had to go through that.(less)

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