Amir

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Amir

Assef

Taunts and threatens him and Hassan all throughout the novel

Childhood Bully and villain of the story

Hassan

Hassan always protects and defends Amir, even following his betrayal

Amir betrays Hassan due to his cowardice and need for Babas attention

Loyal best friend

The protagonist, in his childhood he betrayed his best friend, Hassan. In adulthood, he runs from his mistake but eventually faces it.

Rahim Khan

He treats Amir as though he were his own son and eventually reveals Babas secret to him

Babas best friend and business partner

Father figure to Amir

Baba

Baba is cold and distant from Hassan. He constantly voices his disapproval of him

Throughout his childhood, Amir severely craves Babas affection. Amir even allows this need to trigger his betrayal against Hassan

Amirs father

Ali

Amir is envious of the relationship Hassan and Ali share

Babas best friend and loyal servant

Hassans Father