The Kite Runner is the 2003 novel by Khaled Hosseini about Amir, an Afghan who has to face the trials of his country embroiled in war and oppression. He feels guilt towards his Hazara servant Hassan, and longs to atone for his sins. This webpage aims to explore the themes of Loyalty and Betrayal in the novel, and discuss the Hazara versus Pashtun social dynamic that exists in Afghanistan