Loyalty

Hassan's loyalty to Amir was profound after all he had done to him. An example of Hassan's loyalty to Amir, is shown in chapter five of the story. The morning after we find out that Afghanistan has become a republic, the story moves to Hassan and Amir deciding to go climb the tree. As they were walking and proceeded to cross the street a rock hit Hassan in his back. It was Assef along, with his followers Wali and Kamal. Assef began to insult Hassan and started to speak of how Pashuteins are true and pure Afghanistan's, Assef further stated that he would tell Daoud Khan to get rid of all Hazzara's. Assef then bought out his brass knuckles out of his pocket. Assef told Amir, that the fact that he even plays and talks with Hassan simply disgusted him. Amir then blurted out, "He's my sevant!". As Assef went ahead to hit Amir, Hassan pulled out and thretened Assef with his slingshot. Assef then put his brass knuckles away, because at this point Hassan was pointing the slingshot directly at his face. Assef finally departed, Hassan's willingness to endanger himself for Amir, showed his fervent loyalty. Another illustration of Hassan's endless loyalty is displayed in chapter eight. After, the horrendous rape of Hassan by Assef. Amir could not play with Hassan or be around him for a long period of time. He had felt incredibly guilty for not intervening while Hassan was being raped. Although, Amir had extremely betrayed Hassan, he was still willing to play with him. Suprisingly one afternoon, Amir asked Hassan to go up the hill with him and he agreed. As they walked, they made small talk. Amir told Hassan about his math teacher who sticked a metal rod between students fingers if they were being chatty. Hassan said he hoped , Amir would never have to go through that kind of punishment. When they got to the top of the promegrante tree, Amir asked Hassan what he would do if he was to hit him with the pomegrantes. Amir threw the pomegrante at Hassan's chest, and yelled at him to hit him back. Hassan refused and just stood there. Amir then threw a pomegrnate at Hassan's shoulder and it spattered all over Hassan's face. Hassan still did nothing and continied to stand there. Hassan, then picked up a pomegrante and squished it against his forhead. and asked Amir, "Are you satisfied?" Do you feel better?". Hassan then left, and walked down the hill. This scene coninues to show Hassan's loyalty to Amir. Amir witnessing Hassan being raped, and Hassan's still professing his love and loyalty to Amir is almost mind-boggling. This greatly shows Hassan's incredible character.