The Kite Runner: Amir

"I treated Hassan well, just like a friend, better even, more like a brother." (p. 41)

I could be mistaken, but I don't think Amir is lying to himself by thinking this. He stands by and watches as his 'friend' is being raped in an alley. He mocks him by taking advantage of Hassan's illiteracy. He throws pomegranates at Hassan until the boy's clothes are stained red. He frames Hassan for stealing money and a wristwatch, which results in great pain for his father. Amir says that he is friends with Hassan, but the only relationship that really exists between the two is Hassan's unbelievable loyalty to Amir. Amir uses Hassan when it is convenient for him. Whenever thier friendship was tested, Amir failed to stick up for his friend. He let him take the fall in every opportunity that arose.