Loyalty Vs Betrayal

2. Loyalty: 2 examples with support

Example 1: Throughout the novel, Hassan remained the same: loyal to his friend Amir, whom we will learn later in the novel that he is Amir’s illegitimate brother. Although he was mocked by Amir for his ignorance and was played tricks on, his love of and loyalty to Amir remained unshaken. He even defended Amir against his enemies.

Example 2: When Amir put the wad of money and his watch under the mattress of Hassan in order to make Baba believe Amir's story that Hassan stole money and the watch, Hassan admitted that he did that for fear that Baba would criticise or punish Amir. That was a great sacrifice that Hassan made for Amir. 

3. Betrayal: 2 examples with support

Example 1: When Hassan ran the kite of Amir, he found himself in a difficult situation that led to his rape by Assef and his two friends. Hassan's fate could have been avoided if Amir had done something to save him, but he did not. Amir chose not to intervene when he saw the rape scene because he saw in Hassan a person who snatches Baba's attention and love from him. 

Example 2: Another example of betrayal in The Kite Runner is examplified in the illegitimate relationship between Baba and Ali's wife, Sanaubar. By establishing that relationship with Sanaubar, Baba betrays Ali, just as he has betrayed his illegitimate son Hassan.