The kite Runner summary chapter 1- 10

It all starts with an introduction of Amir’s past, Amir, the son of Baba, and a young Hazara boy
Hassan, who is also a servant in the house. They spend most of their time playing and kite
fighting. What separates Hassan from the rest of the kids, is his ability to locate where the
defeated Kite will end, without even watching it going down. Amir talks to Rahim Khan, Baba’s
best friend, who encourages him to do the right thing. Unlike Baba, Rahim emboldens Amir to
continue writing his stories, despite Assef, a sadistic, and violent young man, makes fun of Amir
for hanging out with Hazara boy. He believes that Hazara people, like Hassan, are inferior and
don’t belong to Afghanistan. Hassan even manages to save Amir from the brutality of Assef, by
warning him that if he doesn’t stop with the mocking, he’ll shoot him with a slingshot. Assef
swears to get his revenge. Amir finally earns Baba’s praises by winning in a local kite-flying
tournament. Hassan so happy and excited about Amir’s victory runs to take his prize (the
defeated kite in the last round). After finding the fallen kite, he bumps into Assef, who gives him
two options: To give him the kite or to get beaten ultimately .Hassan refuses to hand over the
kite, and as a result, he is severely beaten and sexually abused by Assef and his companions.
Amir does nothing to save Hassan. After the incident, Amir refuses to talk to Hassan, because
he is overwhelmed by a sense of guilt. “To reduce the intensity of these feelings,” Amir decides
to falsely accuse Hassan of being a thief, by planting a watch underneath his mattress. Hassan
confesses his guilt and Baba forgives him. However, Hassan and Ali realize that life in that
house would be insufferable, and they decide to leave once and for all. Amir feels disgusted
with himself, which serve as a proof of his betrayal.