Social Classes In The Kite Runner

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Onki Yeung Gillespie 23 October 2016 Relationships Between Different Social Classes The topic of relationship helps identify the difference in social classes. The book “The Kite Runner”, written by Khaled Hosseini, helps show the development of relationships between different social classes. With the use of complex characters like Hassan, Baba, and Amir, and the use of simple characters such as Ali and Sohrab, the author was able to convey the topic of relationships. The development of a relationship comes from the interactions between people, where both are located differently on the hierarchy. Because of their status on wealth, it leads to a bond where it could be broken or strengthened. …show more content…

Amir was really convinced on bringing Sohrab home, “[Amir] cupped [Sohrab’s] hand...Come home with me” (324). Even though Amir couldn’t give Sohrab’s old life back, because of all Amir had done to Hassan, Amir thinks it’s necessary to bring Sohrab into the family. Baba had a very close relationship with Ali, but because of their difference in wealth, Ali was Baba’s servant. Baba and Ali grew up together, having a very close relationship. “But in none of his stories did Baba ever refer to Ali as his friend” (25). Even though Baba didn’t refer Ali as his friend, he wouldn’t want to let go of him. When Ali decided to leave and decides not to be Baba’s servant anymore, Baba did something Amir had never seen him do, he cried. After Baba was asked by Amir if he would ever replace his servants, he get furious. “I’ve never laid a hand on you, Amir, but if you ever say that again...you bring me shame” (89). Baba shows so much respect towards Ali, like he’s his own brother, regardless of his wealth. Baba had always treated Hassan like his own son, even before admitting that Hassan was really his son. Amir had always felt that his own father had

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