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Sam
In most cultures, family loyalty rests above friendship. Even though Amir did not identify Hassan as his brother, their bond could not have been anything but brotherly. However, Amir didn't know that brotherhood was less about blood and more about how people relate to/treat/defend one another. In short, I think Amir's reaction would have been the same. For one, he only saw Hassan as a servant, not a friend or brother, and treated him like one too. In addition, Amir only wanted people to accept him and give him attention. He already recieved that from Hassan ,because of Hassan's unwavering loyalty, and there was nothing else he needed. Furthermore, he already knew he was not a virtuous person. For example, his treatment of Hassan, when deriding him for his illiteracy, and his use of toys and food instead of apologies to reduce his guilt. Finally, Amir's cowardice was part of his nature. He grew up in spendor and did not know the hardships others had to face. Amir grew up hiding from his problems in imaginary lands and fiction. He had no real grasp of reality so he feared everything.
Srushty
I have always wondered the same . however i think Amir would have done nothing to save hassan . because Amir was a coward . Next he was always jealous of the attention hasan received from their father the fact that he was really his brother would have just fueled it !
Aashman Narang
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Rachael
I think he would have done nothing as it states several times he wouldnt even admit to calling him a friend
Sibisse
Please, don't put spoilers here! I'm starting the book :,((
KATIA
Quotes about the rape?
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 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.
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