The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini1. Amir is a Pashtun and Hassan is a Hazara. Pashtuns are among the richest people in Afghanistan. The Pastuns were always the upper class and the Hazaras were the much lower class. They often worked for wealthier Afghans, trying to survive on meager wages. The two remain at different levels, mainly due to religion. Pashtuns are Sunni Muslims, while Hazaras are Shia Muslims. Sunni Muslims have much more traditional beliefs and are therefore often more extreme. Amir and Hassan are best friends, even if in society this is regularly unacceptable. However, as Hassan is Amir's Hazara, or servant, they easily spend time together. The two are very close in age. Baba, Amir's father, seemed to treat Hassan like family. This makes Amir very jealous, which is one of the reasons why Amir never plays with Hassan when friends or visitors are at their house. At the same time, Amir didn't want to admit that Hassan was his friend, even to himself. Hassan would do anything for Amir. He would protect him against tyrants like Assef, another Pashtun. He would fly kites for her and clean her room. Amir was a quiet boy who did not live up to Baba's reputation, but tried to win her love. Baba loved Hassan very much and invited him everywhere, but Amir lied and said that Hassan was not available because he wanted his father for himself. He didn't want a Hazara to be seen with him and his father. Amir at home did everything with Hassan and once he was harassed by Assef in public with Hassan by his side. Amir trying to look like a real Pashtun denied Hassan, even though Hassan eventually saved him. Hassan will later risk his life, his dignity, for Amir saying: “For you, a thousand times. »2. Baba is one of the most respected men in Kabul. He has many friends and has traveled all over the world. He is very rich and likes to show off his wealth in many ways. He built the largest house in Kabul. Baba loves children. He believes they are the future of Afghanistan and need to have a place to live when there are no relatives..